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Managing task statuses in Quire helps teams track progress, visualize workflow stages, and stay aligned. Each task begins with three default statuses: To-Do, In Progress, and Completed.

Set Status to a Task

1. In the main panel, right-click the status circle to choose a new status.

2. You can also set a status in the detail panel by clicking the arrow next to the status icon.

Tip: Press ? to quickly open the status menu. (For Arabic-script keyboards, ⸮ also works.)

Always Show Status Options

You can adjust your project settings so clicking the status icon always opens the status menu instead of completing the task.

1. Click the dropdown menu beside the project name and select Options.
2. In the Project Settings page, under Others, enable Always show status options when you click on the status icon.

Complete a Task

Click the Complete circle to mark a task as done. When completing a parent task, all subtasks will complete as well. Hover over the status circle to see how many subtasks will be completed.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl + / for Windows or ⌘ + / for Mac
• Or press Shift + C

Create New Statuses

In the Free Subscription plan, you can have up to 5 statuses in each project. Upgrade your subscription plan to create more statuses. More information can be found on our pricing page.

1. In the main panel, right-click the status icon next to a task.
2. Select Add new status.

You can also create new statuses from the Project Settings page:

1. Open the dropdown menu beside the project name.
2. Select Edit statuses.
3. Click + Add new status

Learn more about creating status columns in Board view.

Edit Existing Statuses

1. In the main panel, right-click the status icon next to a task.
2. Hover over a status.
3. Click the edit (pen) icon to edit status.

You can also edit the statuses from the Project Settings page:

1. Open the dropdown menu beside your project name.

2. Select Edit statuses to update them on the settings page.

3. Click the edit (pen) icon to edit status.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the status of a task in Quire?

Right-click the status circle next to a task and select a new status. You can also click the arrow next to the status icon in the detail panel, or press ? to open the status menu from the keyboard.

How do I mark a task as completed in Quire?

Click the Complete circle next to the task. Completing a parent task completes all its subtasks — hover over the status circle to see how many will be affected. Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+/ (Windows) or ⌘+/ (Mac), or Shift+C.

How do I make the status menu open by default instead of completing a task?

Open the dropdown beside the project name, select Options, then under Others enable Always show status options when you click on the status icon.

How many custom task statuses can I create in Quire?

The Free plan allows up to 5 statuses per project. Upgrade to create more.

How do I add a new task status in Quire?

Right-click the status icon next to a task and select Add new status. You can also add statuses from Edit statuses in the project dropdown menu.

Can I create multiple statuses for completed or canceled tasks in Quire?

Yes. Multiple statuses can be set to 100% progress (such as Completed, Canceled, Won’t Do). Progress values below 100% must be unique. Tasks with a 100% status are hidden when filtering by Active Tasks in Tree view.

How do I edit an existing task status in Quire?

Right-click the status icon next to a task, hover over the status, and click the pen icon. Or open Edit statuses from the project dropdown menu.