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title: "Edit a task"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/CDML/649563090/Edit%20a%20task"
format: markdown
---
> Macro (aura-html)


## Overview

To **edit** a task, open the [Tasks dialog box](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDML/pages/649824290), hold the pointer over the task, then click the pencil icon that appears next to it.

![tasks_dialogbox_twopending_twocompeleted_editpencil_displayed.png](media://dce14034-bdd3-4c3f-bb56-ff388d1180f6)

## What can I change?

You will be taken to the **Edit task** screen, where you:

- Change the task name
- Add a task description
- Add a [task expiry date](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDML/pages/649661544)

When you're done, choose **Update** to save changes.

![tasks_dialogbox_editaskoptions.png](media://fb0a17f1-b1bc-4907-9304-2b3651d33a3d)

## See also

[Workflow Authoring Guide](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDML/pages/648611901):

- [Tasks](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDML/pages/649694408)

| [‹ Back to Tasks dialog box](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CDML/pages/649824290) |
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