Filtering and sorting tasks serve different purposes. While filtering helps narrow down tasks based on specific criteria, sorting involves reordering tasks in a specific sequence, changing how they are displayed in the list. Follow these steps to sort tasks in DeskTime:
1. Log in to your DeskTime account and navigate to the Projects section, then click on Tasks.
2. Look for the Sort button, located within the Tasks section.
3. Clicking on the Sort button will present you with various sorting options:
Sorting options
Sort Alphabetically:
Choosing to sort tasks by Created by, Assignee, or Task name in ascending order (A to Z) or descending order (Z to A) will arrange them alphabetically.
Sort by Progress:
Sorting tasks by progress will order them based on the amount of progress made, with To do being the smallest and Done being the largest. The order is as follows:
- Backlog
- To do
- In Progress
- Done
Sort by Urgency:
Tasks can be sorted by urgency, with Low being the smallest and ASAP being the largest. The order is as follows:
- Low (lowest urgency)
- Medium
- High
- ASAP (highest urgency)
Sort by Project:
Tasks can be sorted based on the project they are a part of (Ascending or descending order)
Note: Ensure that the Apply button is enabled to apply the chosen sorting parameters. To reverse the sorting parameters you specified, press the Reset button.
Note: Remember that filtering may hide or remove tasks that do not match the selected criteria, whereas sorting tasks changes their display order.