Efforts field is automatically created for tasks when Dependency mode is enabled for a project. It represents the time required to complete a task. You can enter a numerical value for Efforts and specify the duration in Days, Weeks, or Months.
Setting up values for Efforts
Enable Dependency mode for the project.
Click on the task for which you want to set Efforts.
If Efforts has not been set, click on 0 Day below the Efforts field.
A panel will open on the right side.
Enter a numerical value for Efforts.
Select the duration unit (Days, Weeks, or Months).
Click Save changes.
How Efforts affects Due dates
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Non-dependent task:
If the due date is set to 22/09/2025 and Effort is 2 days, the due date will update to 24/09/2025.
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Dependent task:
Task A has a due date of 22/09/2025 with Effort of 2 days, so its new due date is 24/09/2025.
Task B depends on Task A and no due date is set for Task B. Task B requires an Effort of 3 days.
In this case, Task B’s due date will be updated to 27/09/2025.