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# Recurring tasks

> Automatically repeat tasks on a schedule or when a task is completed.

Recurring tasks let you create a task once and have Arca automatically generate new occurrences on a schedule you define. Use them for anything that repeats, weekly standups, monthly reviews, quarterly reports, and more.

## Set up recurrence when creating a task

You can add a recurrence schedule directly from the **Create Task** dialog.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Create Task dialog">
    Click **New Task** from a list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the recurrence option">
    In the task creation form, look for the recurrence field. Click it to expand
    the recurrence picker.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the schedule">
    Set the frequency, interval, and any additional options (see [Recurrence
    options](#recurrence-options) below).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the task">
    Click **Create**. Arca saves a recurring template and immediately generates
    the first upcoming occurrence.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add recurrence to an existing task

You can turn any existing task into a recurring task directly from the task list using the right-click context menu.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Right-click the task">
    In any list or board view, right-click the task card to open the context menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Repeat submenu">
    Hover over **Repeat** to expand the submenu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a preset or custom schedule">
    Select one of the quick presets, or choose **Custom...** to open the full recurrence picker and configure the exact schedule you need.

    | Quick preset      | Schedule                         |
    | ----------------- | -------------------------------- |
    | **Daily**         | Every day                        |
    | **Every weekday** | Monday through Friday            |
    | **Weekly**        | Once a week                      |
    | **Every 2 weeks** | Once every two weeks             |
    | **Monthly**       | Once a month                     |
    | **Custom...**     | Opens the full recurrence picker |
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Recurrence options

### Frequency and interval

Choose how often the task should repeat:

| Frequency   | Example                             |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Daily**   | Every 1 day, every 2 days, etc.     |
| **Weekly**  | Every 1 week, every 2 weeks, etc.   |
| **Monthly** | Every 1 month, every 3 months, etc. |
| **Yearly**  | Every 1 year                        |

Use the **interval field** to control the gap between occurrences. For example, `Every 2 Weeks` repeats once every two weeks.

### Day of week (weekly only)

When you choose **Weekly**, you can pick specific days of the week for the task to repeat on. You can select multiple days. For example, Monday and Wednesday for a mid-week check-in.

### End date

An end date is required for every recurring task. Set it in the recurrence picker to control when the series stops. After the end date, no new occurrences are generated.

### Trigger on completion

Enable this option to create the **next occurrence when you complete the current one** rather than on a fixed calendar schedule.

This is useful for tasks where the interval should start from when you finished the last one. For example, "Follow up with client 7 days after the last call."

<Note>
  When **Trigger on completion** is enabled, the next occurrence is created as
  soon as you mark the current task complete. The recurrence frequency and
  interval still control how far in the future the new task is due.
</Note>

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## How recurring tasks appear

Each occurrence of a recurring task appears as a regular task in your lists and views. You can identify recurring tasks by the **repeat icon** shown on the task card.

When you open a recurring task, the **Task Details** panel shows the recurrence schedule (e.g., "every week on Monday").

<Tip>
  Each occurrence inherits the title, description, priority, assignees, labels,
  and subtasks from the original template. You can edit individual occurrences
  without affecting the rest of the series.
</Tip>

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## Edit a recurring task

When you edit a recurring task, Arca asks you which occurrences to apply the change to.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="This occurrence">
    Only the current instance is changed. All other past and future occurrences remain unchanged.

    Choose this when you need a one-time exception to the usual schedule or content.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="This and following">
    The current instance and all future occurrences are updated. Earlier instances remain unchanged.

    Choose this when you're making a lasting change going forward but want to keep the historical record intact.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="All occurrences">
    Every instance in the series is updated, including past occurrences.

    Choose this when you want the change to apply everywhere. For example, correcting a typo in the task title.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Skip an occurrence

If you don't need a particular occurrence but still want the series to continue, you can skip it.

Open the task, scroll to the **Recurring** section in the **Task Details** panel, and click **Skip this occurrence**. The current instance is dismissed and the next scheduled occurrence appears as expected.

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## Remove recurrence

To stop a task from repeating, click the **remove** (×) icon next to the **Recurring** label in the **Task Details** panel. Arca asks you which occurrences to remove.

| Option                 | What happens                                                                |
| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **This occurrence**    | Removes just this instance from the series. The series continues as normal. |
| **This and following** | Deletes this and all future occurrences. Earlier instances are kept.        |
| **All occurrences**    | Deletes every instance in the series, including past ones.                  |

<Warning>
  Deleting **This and following** or **All occurrences** cannot be undone. Make
  sure you've selected the right scope before confirming.
</Warning>