# Task Status

Task status indicates the progress of each task, such as "in progress" or "completed." This status is selected from a list of available options or a custom value is entered.

## In List View mode

### Change the status of a Task

In List View mode, Click the colored card representing the job status, select the status from the list of available options, or enter a custom value to change it.

<figure><img src="/files/KXz9s4OlMb1hLaR3MH30" alt=""><figcaption><p>Change the status of a Task</p></figcaption></figure>

### Change the status of multiple Tasks

* In the Task list view, click the check box to the left of the task name to select a task (you can select one or multiple or all tasks).
* Click the 'Actions' button and select 'Change Status' from the menu.
* Select 'New Status'

<figure><img src="/files/etYo74ecHyPF4m7cxm2W" alt=""><figcaption><p>Change the status of multiple Tasks</p></figcaption></figure>

## In Kanban View mode

you can drag and drop work tickets between status columns (visually displayed according to the workflow) to change task status.

<figure><img src="/files/3gsHtrdgIgKHfhGUMBom" alt=""><figcaption><p>Drag and drop tickets</p></figcaption></figure>

## Change task status from the Task Detail Page

In the Task Detail Page, click the colored tab that represents the task status. This colored tab is usually located at the top of the task's details page (next to the Task name) to select a status from a list of available options or enter a custom value.

<figure><img src="/files/QG65UKOfGC593zO1qDDQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Change task status from the Task Detail Page</p></figcaption></figure>

👉 **Note:** You can customize the list of available statuses in Client Profile => Settings => Task Settings. [Read more about Task Setting here](https://support.hivo.co/client-profile/client-profile-settings/task-settings).

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