giving an automatic code/number to each task

Question

I like the idea that tasks can be created in any document of a space and then they are visible and sort-able in a task list (that can also be filtered).

however, when I discuss or remind about tasks outside confluence (especially when talking with a client), I need to be able to refer to a task with some sort of code that is recognized by the assignee.

Is it possible to have confluence create such a code/numbering column automatically in the task list?

Thanks!

Riccardo Fanciulli · Answer

Hi @Tarun Sapra, thanks, I'll take a look at it. I haven't used it before.

Tarun Sapra · Answer

Hello @Riccardo Fanciulli

The easy way to do it without going into Jira or creating Jira issues is to use "Status macro" next to tasks for tracking the status of tasks. This way you don't have to create jira tickets or anything like that, you can just create tasks and use the status macro to track the status of the tasks.

https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/status-macro-223222355.html

Riccardo Fanciulli · Answer

Hi @Tarun Sapra, the link to jira would be visible next tot the task, yes, but not next to the task as seen in the task list, right? So, when going through the list of tasks to update their status (during a meeting), I'd have to click on each task, get to the original page where the task was created and from there click on the jira.

Let's say Confluence isn't really capable of tracking tasks that may stay open (in progress) for a while and updated regularly. We'll deal with that. Thanks!