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title: "Add associated work to goals"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/SPM/1918408027/Add%20associated%20work%20to%20goals"
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> Macro (aura-html)

> 📝 On April 9, 2026, the **Objectives module** was renamed to the **Goals module** to better differentiate it from the OKR module. Items created within this module are now called goals.

# Add associated work to goals (old navigation)

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## Attached tasks

You can attach existing tasks to your goals. Tasks are visible under the respective goals but can be collapsed.

> ℹ️ To use associated work, ensure it has been [enabled for a relevant box type](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918701325).

![Team Objectives, existing tasks](media://1c07ebe9-b9bb-49f2-8442-eacaac1d1a5a)

Only tasks that are in a Box can be added as associated work. 

## Task status 

Status is displayed for tasks attached to goals.

![Objectives, status of the associated work](media://8edff98f-b5b2-40d9-925b-2db0376e0577)

## Associating work

### From the main screen

**Steps**

1. Right-click on an goal. A pop-up menu will appear:
  
2. Select **Add Add associated work**.
  
3. Select tasks from the list. Use the search field to narrow down the options.
  
4. Click outside of the list to close the task list.
5. Hit "Save" to add associated work.

### Using the details pop-up box

**Steps**

1. Double left-click on a given goal. An editing box will open.
  
2. Click on the 'Associated work' field.
  
3. Select tasks from the list. Use the search field to narrow down the options.
4. Click on a task to select it. The task will be displayed in the associated work field.
  
5. Hit 'Save' to confirm. Associated work has been added.
  

## Deleting associated work

### From the main screen

Right-click on an associated work item > **Remove from this goal.**

![Remove from objective option](media://fcda9afc-5c0e-4b1b-90a7-ff301f618f54)

### **Using the details pop-up box**

**Steps:**

1. Double left-click on a given goal. An editing box will open.
  
2. Click the X to remove an associated work item from the list.
  
3. Hit **Save**.
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# Add associated work to goals (new navigation)

<details>
<summary>Click to expand the guide</summary>

## Attached tasks

You can attach existing tasks to your goals. Tasks are visible under the respective goals, but can be collapsed.

> ℹ️ To use associated work, ensure it is [enabled for the relevant box type](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918701325).

Only tasks that are in a box can be added as associated work. 

![Screenshot of attached tasks in the Goals module.](media://061acb50-00da-4d2a-9372-b67ba9bb9da0)

## Task status 

Status is displayed for tasks attached to goals.

![Screenshot of the task status in the Goals module.](media://05ce7253-4e3b-4978-aceb-2dbd15790e4a)

## Associating work

### From the main screen

**Steps**

1. Right-click on a goal. A pop-up menu will appear:
2. Select **Add associated work**.
3. Select tasks from the list. Use the search field to narrow down the options.
4. When ready, click **Save**.

### Using the details pop-up box

**Steps**

1. Double left-click on a given goal. An editing box will open.
2. Click **Associated work**.
3. Select tasks from the list. Use the search field to narrow down the options.
4. Click on a task to select it. The task will be displayed in the associated work field.
5. When ready, click **Save**.

## Delete associated work

### From the main screen

Right-click on an associated work item > **Remove from this goal.**

![Screenshot of the Remove from this goal button.](media://3f71f814-38d0-4e0a-ae23-3ef6150e27bb)

### **Using the details pop-up box**

**Steps:**

1. Double left-click on a given goal. An editing box will open.
2. Click the X to remove an associated work item from the list.
3. To confirm, click **Save**.
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