Set Deadlines for a Task

Any task recipient can add a start date or due date for an approval request or ad-hoc task with a status of Not Started or Started. They can also amend existing deadlines.

Where notifications are set up, if a task is not started or completed by the required time, e-mail notifications are sent all subscribing potential owners and stakeholders. For more information on notifications, see Subscribe to E-mail Notifications.

Procedure

  1. View your task inbox.
  2. Select the task for which you want to update the deadlines.
  3. If required, add a completion deadline for the task in the Due Date box.
  4. If required, add a start by deadline for the task in the Start By box.
  5. Click Save.
Parent topic: Actions That You can Perform on Approval Requests and Ad-hoc Tasks