Set Tracking Mode for tasks

Last update: Thu Jan 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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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

You must have the following access to perform the steps in this article:

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Adobe Workfront plan

Any

Adobe Workfront license*

New: Standard

Current: Work or higher

Access level configurations

Edit access to Tasks

Object permissions

Manage permissions on a task

To set the tracking mode:

Go to the task you want to set the tracking mode for.
Click the More icon next to the name of the task, then click Edit.

The Edit Task dialog box opens.
In the Settings section, use the Tracking Mode drop-down menu to select the Tracking Mode for the task.
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
Click Save.

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