> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getarca.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Edit tasks

> Update task details, change status, reassign, and keep work in sync.

Work changes. Tasks get reassigned, deadlines shift, and requirements evolve. Arca makes it easy to keep tasks accurate so your team always has the current picture, not a stale snapshot from two weeks ago.

## How to edit a task

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the task">
    Click the task title in any list, board, or view to open the detail panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update any field">
    * Click the **title** to rename it.
    * Change **status**, **priority**, **assignees**, or **dates** from the right-hand sidebar.
    * Edit the **description** using the rich text editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Changes save automatically">
    Every edit is saved instantly. You can close the task at any time without
    losing work.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Common edits

* **Change status:** reflect real progress by moving tasks through workflow stages ("In review" → "Done").
* **Reassign:** hand off work when someone changes roles or a task moves to a new owner.
* **Update due dates:** shift deadlines as timelines change, so calendar and timeline views stay accurate.
* **Move to a different list:** reorganize work as project phases change or priorities shift.
* **Add labels:** categorize tasks retroactively once you have more context ("bug", "urgent", "Q2").

## Build the update habit

A task that's out of date misleads your team. After every standup, sprint review, or client call, scan the relevant tasks and update statuses and dates to reflect what's actually happening. This takes two minutes and keeps everyone aligned without extra meetings.