Set task priority

Set a task's priority to make it stand out and to sort or filter the checklist by importance.

Set or clear a priority

Open the task menu and select Priority. If a colored exclamation mark already appears on the task, tap it to open the same choices. Then:

• Select Low, Medium, or High.
• Select a different level to change the priority.
• Select the currently selected level again to clear the priority.
• Use the small priority controls in the Task menu to set or clear a value without opening the full priority sheet.

The selected level appears as a colored exclamation mark on the task. Priority is task-specific; setting it does not change other tasks or automatically complete the step.

You can sort or filter a checklist by priority. While a sort or filter is active, you cannot drag tasks into a new order.

On a product release checklist, mark a deployment blocker as High priority and leave follow-up polish at Medium or Low. Sorting by priority then brings the blockers together.

Related help

• Set task due dates
• Work with tasks