# Clearer task statuses and a simpler way to create tasks

> Keep work organised with five clear statuses and a more compact task composer.

Version: v1.588
Date: 2026-09-11
Source: https://doc.checkgrow.com/changelog/v1-588-clearer-task-statuses-and-a-simpler-way-to-create-tasks

## What this solves

Teams need to distinguish work that is underway, paused or blocked. Task creation also used too much space for introductory text and repeated labels, particularly on mobile.

## What changed

- Tasks use **Pending**, **In Progress**, **Paused**, **Blocked** and **Finished** across the task window, table, filters and Kanban board.
- Existing Progress and Done tasks keep their data, now shown as In Progress and Finished. Paused and Blocked are separate states, not hidden inside Pending.
- Calendar uses the same task status names, while keeping its overdue warnings.
- Task creation opens with a document-style title and description, without the large introductory heading or repeated field labels.
- Type, category, due date, assignees, campaign and project remain available as compact controls below the writing area.
- Manual creation, AI briefing review, templates, rich formatting, checklists, mentions and file uploads remain available. Attachments use a smaller control while retaining file sizes, progress and removal.
- Controls wrap on smaller screens and long drafts scroll within the popup, keeping the main actions reachable.

## Where to find it

Open **Tasks** and choose **Add Task**. The same creation window is used by the Campaign and Website task boards and when adding a task inside a project.

## Useful for

Teams managing active work, waiting tasks and blockers while keeping task creation quick on desktop and mobile.