How to use Shift Dates

Goal

Use the Shift Dates feature to move task target dates (and start dates if available in your plan) forward or backward in bulk — ideal when timelines shift at a specific location. 

Plan availability: Available on Jog, Run, and Sprint plans. Start dates can only be shifted on Run and Sprint plans.

How To

1. Ensure the user has the Shift Dates permission enabled in their profile for the desired location.
   1. this is called "Allow location task date changes" and can only be updated by an Admin
2. Go to the task list and select the tasks you want to update.
3. Click Bulk Actions in the top menu.
4. Select Shift Dates from the dropdown menu.
5. In the pop-up window, enter the number of days to shift:
   • Enter a positive number to move tasks forward.
   • Enter a negative number to move tasks backward.
6. Choose whether to shift only the target date or both start and target dates.
7. Click Apply to confirm the update.

Tip: Use this feature when project schedules change to keep your timelines aligned without editing each task individually.

Note: Start dates are only editable on Run and Sprint plans.

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