How to Add a Chart to a Project Status Update in Asana
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Enhance your project status updates in Asana by adding visual charts. This guide will walk you through the steps to include charts that provide a clear overview of your project's progress and task distribution.
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Here's how to add a chart to a project status update in Asana
- Navigate to Your Project
Begin by selecting the specific project you want to update from the "Projects" section in the left sidebar of your Asana dashboard.
- Access Project Overview
Once inside your project, click on the "Overview" tab located in the top navigation menu to access the project's summary and status options.
- Initiate a Status Update
On the project's Overview page, find and click the "Update status" button, typically located in the top-right corner, to begin drafting your update.
- Set Project Status and Add Charts
First, select the current status of your project from the dropdown menu. Then, click the "Highlights" tab and drag any relevant charts from the right panel into your status update.
- Publish the Update
After adding your desired charts and any other information, click the "Post" button to publish the status update to your project.
- Verify the Added Chart
To confirm your chart was successfully added, click on the "Project summary" card on the Overview page. This will display the full status update, including your chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can add various charts such as "Incomplete tasks by assignee," "Completed tasks by assignee," and "Incomplete tasks by section" from the Highlights tab.



