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Set Tracking Mode for tasks

Last update: Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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  • User

The Tracking Mode of a task determines how the task Progress Status is updated in Adobe Workfront.

For information about Tracking Mode on tasks, see Task Tracking Mode overview.

Access requirements

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Adobe Workfront package Any
Adobe Workfront license

Standard

Work or higher
Access level configurations Edit access to Tasks
Object permissions Manage permissions on a task

*For information, see Access requirements in Workfront documentation.

Set Tracking Mode for tasks

To set the tracking mode:

  1. Go to the task you want to set the tracking mode for.

  2. Click the More icon next to the name of the task, then click Edit.

    The Edit Task dialog box opens.

  3. In the Settings section, use the Tracking Mode drop-down menu to select the Tracking Mode for the task.

  4. Select from the following options:

    • User Must Update (this is the default option)
    • Assume On Time
    • Ignore Late Warnings
    • Auto Complete
    • Predecessor

    For more information about the tracking mode options, see Task Tracking Mode overview

  5. Click Save.

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