Manually update issue status

You can update the issue status in the following areas of Workfront:

  • The issue header on the task page.
  • The Edit issue box, when editing an issue.
  • The Details section on the issue page.
  • In an issue list or report, when the Status field is visible in the view.
  • In the Summary panel of the issue.

To manually update the issue status in the issue header:

  1. Go to an issue for which you want to update the status.

  2. Click the Status field in the issue header and select a new status.

  3. To provide a visual indication of issue completion, drag or double-click the bubble under Percent Complete in the header of the issue

    Or

    Click inside the bubble in the header of the issue to enter a percentage.

  4. (Optional) Do any of the following to provide additional information about the update:

    • To add a note about the update, go to the Updates section and click New comment, then type a note.

    • To notify certain users about the update, type their names in the Tag people or teams field that appears when you type a comment. For more information, see Tag others on updates.

    • To update the Commit Date of the issue, click Issue Details, then edit the Commit Date field. For information, see Edit issues.

    IMPORTANT
    Only issue assignees can update the Commit Date.