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# Creating Tasks
To add tasks, you can do so through the work order or purchase order creation process.
## **Work Order Process:**
**1. Access the Work Orders module**
* Access the Work orders module.
* Select the work order you'd like to add a task to.
Example: WO-#29
**Note: You must save work orders before you can create tasks.**
**2. Add a New Task.**
* Click the **+ New Task** button.
* Enter in required task details. Here you can also assign staff members.
* If you have already assigned employees to your work order, they will automatically be assigned to new tasks.
Example: Collect Customer Information
* Click the **Create** button.
* The task will now be saved under the **Tasks** section in the work order.
* Now you will be able to view this task in the **Schedule** module and schedule it to an employee.
* If you click on the **Schedule** button, it will take you directly to the schedule module for easy scheduling.
* If you have a due date for your work order, the task will automatically have that due date as well.
* If you assign any labour to a product, WorkMate will automatically create a task for it as well.
## Purchase Order Process:
**1. Access the Purchase Orders module**
* Access the purchase orders module.
* Select the purchase order you'd like to add a task to.
Example: PO-#85
**Note: You must save purchase orders before you can create tasks.**
**2. Add a New Task.**
* Click the **+ New Task** button.
* Enter in required task details. Here you can also assign staff members.
Example: Close Shop
* Click the **Create** button.
* The task will now be saved under the **Tasks** section in the purchase order.
