====== Editing Task Details ======
===== Overview =====

Developers need to update tasks as they work on them, so Flyspray makes this easy.  While [[viewing task details]], click the //Edit this Task// button to switch to "edit mode".  **Note:** You need to have permission to edit that particular task to enter "edit mode".  This means that one of the following criteria needs to be met and the task is **not closed**:

  * The task is assigned to you, and you are in a group with the //Edit own tasks// permission, or
  * You are in a group with the //Edit all tasks// permission, or
  * You are the creator of the task and 24h have not yet passed since creation

If you meet at least one of the above criteria, you will see a page similar to the one shown below.

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Most fields are a straightforward. Here is some additional info though:

  * Any **Date** field: Check the [[datetime|page about date and time info]]
  * **Mark Private**: This will make a task invisible to everyone apart from project managers (or admins) and people who are assigned to a task. Can only be set by project managers.

If you have made some changes and want to revert to how the task was when you first entered "edit mode", click the //Reset// button.  When you are happy with your changes, click the //Save Details// button to save and return to [[viewing task details|view mode]].

===== Tips =====
  * There is no need to enter "edit mode" to assign a task to yourself.  You just need to click the //Assign to me// button beneath the task details.
  * Likewise, you do not need to edit a task to close it.  See [[closing tasks]].