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How to Add a Task in Wrike

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create and name a new task in Wrike.

Quick summary

Adding a task in Wrike takes just a few clicks — open your project, use the + Item button to create a new work item, select the Task type, and name it to start tracking work with deadlines and assignments. This step-by-step process helps teams organize work and maintain visibility across projects in Wrike.


Steps

  1. Navigate to your project to begin organizing your work.
  2. Click the + Item button to create a new work item and track progress in your project.
  3. Open the drop-down menu to select an item type.
  4. Select Task to create a trackable work element with deadlines and assignments.
  5. Name your task and press Enter to save it.
  6. Your task has been successfully added in Wrike and is ready to manage.

📌 Why this matters

Adding tasks in Wrike is the foundation of effective project management — it lets teams capture work items, assign ownership, and set deadlines in one centralized workspace. Wrike's task creation flow is designed to be fast and intuitive, so teams spend less time on setup and more time executing. Each task becomes a trackable unit of work that feeds into boards, timelines, and reports, giving managers full visibility into project progress. For teams evaluating project management software, Wrike's structured task system makes it easier to standardize workflows and scale collaboration across departments.
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