Task Date Dependencies

Overview
Task Date Dependencies help you manage timelines by letting you define fixed day-based offsets between tasks. When the date on the anchor task changes, dependent tasks update automatically. 

How to use 

1. Set a dependency – Choose a predecessor task and specify how many days later the dependent task should be due.
   
   
2. Choose date logic – Decide whether the offset uses calendar days or business days.
   
   
3. Auto update – When the anchor task due date shifts, dependent tasks recalculate in real time.
   
   
4. Preview changes – See how the new dates will impact your schedule before you apply them.
   
   

Good to know 

• This feature aligns due dates with your plan as it evolves; it does not trigger task status changes (e.g., completion). 

• Business-day logic excludes weekends/holidays when calculating offsets. 

Best practices 

• Use dependencies to preserve task relationships across complex timelines. 

• Review date previews before applying changes to avoid unintended shifts