Task fields and the task description

Rename your task, set fields like status, assignee, priority, start and due dates, durations, dependencies, and write out the task description or ask ClickUp AI to write it for you!

Feature availability and limits vary by plan and user role. Learn more

Task fields

Task fields are displayed below the title, above the task description. 

Fields that are not set can be shown or hidden. Click More to show all available task fields.

Screenshot of the task details section of a task.

Available task fields

The available task fields always include:

  • Status
  • Dates
  • Assignees
  • Tags

Depending the on ClickApps activated for your Workspace or the Space where the task lives, task fields may include:

  • Priority
  • Sprint Points
  • Tags
  • Time estimates
  • Track time
  • Dependencies

Task description

The task description is a space for you to describe the work to be done in the task.

You can write it yourself, or have ClickUp AI write for you. 

Similar to a Doc, you can use rich-text formatting, include links and embed content, and attach images and files.

Using the text toolbar, you can create a task and create a subtask with AI or manually.

Screenshot of a task description including images and embedded Docs.

View the task description in full screen mode

You can view the task description in full-screen mode.

  1. Hover at the upper-right corner of the task description field and click the Full screen icon.
  2. To return to the task, to the right of the task title click Exit full screen. Or in the upper-left corner, click Back to task.
Screenshot of the option to view the task description in full screen mode.

View task description history

You can view and restore the history of edits made to the task description:

  1. Hover at the upper-right corner of the task description field and click the History icon.
  2. To return to the task, to the right of the task title click Exit full screen. Or in the upper-left corner, click Back to task.
Screenshot of the option to view task description history.