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How to Backdate a Task
How to Backdate a Task

If a user forgot to log a maintenance task, the date/time can be edited.

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Written by Joann Wilson
Updated over a week ago

The following steps will help you add an entry for a task that was not logged, but was completed according to regulation.

Following these steps will fill in the hole on the maintenance log for this task. When you view the logs the task will be highlighted with a pale yellow color to note the date change. Provide a clear explanation for the date change as this will be recorded on the log as well.

1. Go to the "Instruments" page from the menu

 2. Select the Instrument you need

3. The page will open on the "All Tasks" tab

4. Select the task that needs to be logged

5. Fill in the results 

6. Just above "Mark as Complete" you will see the time completed set to the current date and time, select the "Edit" button

7. Fill in the date and time you completed the task

8. Provide a reason for the back dating

9. Remember to select "Mark as Complete" when you are finished

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