How to create a Template task in Asana | Scribe

    How to create a Template task in Asana

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    Tip! This is a task-type that you can use again and again across several projects.
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    Navigate to [https://app.asana.com/0/1202204907938592/list](https://app.asana.com/0/1202204907938592/list)
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    In your project, click "Customize" on the right side of your screen
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    Scroll to the bottom and click "Add a Task Template"
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    Name your task. I recommend naming it template task or something related to the project(s) it's in.
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    You can assign your task so that every time you use the template, it's automatically assigned.
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    To give the task a timeframe.
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    The field will allow you to choose a number of days or a date range for the template task.
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    Alert! The below step is how you will assign each task to your content calendar.
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    Click "Add to projects" to automatically assign the template task to a project.
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    Select the projects your task will live in.
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    Give your task a standard description. I usually use this section to add instructions.
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    When complete, click "Done"
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    Now you see you have 1 task template.
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    If you want to make further customizations, for example add a section for content briefs, links, or statuses, click "Customize"
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    Automatically the fields showing will be Assignee, Due date, projects and tags. If you'd like to make your own, click "Add Custom Field"
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    Give your field a name, for example "Content Brief." Then select the "Field Type" drop down.
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    You can choose from the the following options: single select, multi-select, text and number.
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    Give your field a description to help your team or contributors.
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    For example, my description says "Copy and Paste Content brief"