How to Colour Code Tasks in Asana

Quick summary

Colour coding tasks in Asana lets teams instantly prioritise and categorise work using custom fields with colour-coded options. This guide walks through creating a new colour-coded field inside an existing project using Asana's Customize menu.

Steps

1. Go to the Projects menu and select an existing project.
2. Click Customize to open the project customisation panel.
3. In the Add section, select Fields.
4. Click the Field title box to name your field and add a description.
5. Under Field type, select your preferred type.
6. Click Type an option name and name your option.
7. Select the colour code you want to assign to that option.
8. Check each box below the option name to confirm your selections.
9. Click Create field to save and add the field to your project.
10. Your new column appears in your dashboard.
11. You can now select colour codes directly on your tasks.