An easier way to add task to a project is from the New task option from the Project main menu.
- Click on Project on Add > New Task from the main menu.
- Now, click on New Task.
- Select the appropriate option so that you can pick the project where the task needs to be created.
- This will open a an Add Task pop-up where you can specify the details of the task.
- Click on Save. The task will be created in the project.
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