How can I set a task - with a start date and end date - so it appears in the assignee’s task list starting on the start date, not only on the final due date? Right now, when I assign a task from January 5–26, the task only shows up on January 26, even though work should begin on January 5. Is ther…

@Cecily_Gish , Can you explain what you mean by “shows up?” My Tasks can be set up in many different ways, so it’s not clear how it is set up in this case and falling short. You can have a My Tasks tab sorted by Start date that certainly will address this. Some other related info, and places where…

Task Start and End Date Issues

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Otakar.Libra 5 January 2026 09:52 3

Hi, basically it can’t be done. The best workaround I’ve come up with is to track My Tasks in the calendar view.

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Task Start and End Date Issues

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