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The task screen allows you to create tasks, choose which project the task is in and enter the estimated start and completion dates.

Tasks may be created as Tracked (in which case they appear on the task matrix) or Untracked. Untracked tasks are useful for ongoing activities which have no real start or end date - for example Team Meetings, or Telephone Support.

The same form is also used to update the estimate on an existing task. This may be to change the status (if the task is completed) or to change the estimate, if the task has been delayed, blocked or even completed early.

The two date buttons pop-up a calendar control to make it easier to visualise how long the task will take.

The comment field is especially useful when a task slips. It can be used to record the reason for the delay.