Start or Stop a Task

If you are the owner of a task that has not been started, you can start the task.

This changes the status to Started so that other task recipients can view the progress of your task.

A potential owner can also start an unclaimed task. The user then becomes the owner of that task.

If you own a task that has already been started, you can stop the task. This changes the status to Not Started.

Procedure

  1. View your task inbox.
  2. Select the task you want to start, and then select Start task from the Status drop-down list in the reading pane.

    Tip: To stop a task that has been started, select Not Started from the Status drop-down list.

  3. Click Save.
Parent topic: Actions That You can Perform on Approval Requests and Ad-hoc Tasks