How do I edit fields that the user fills in when adding a task in SharePoint?

  • Go to your task list
  • Click on the 'Tasks' tab at the top left of the page.
  • The Tasks menu will appear across the top of the screen: 

  • Click on List Settings towards the right of the menu.
  • The List Settings screen will be shown:

  • Scroll down to view the Columns section on the page.
  • Click on the item you want to edit - the Change Column screen appears:

  • Make the necessary changes to the column and click OK to save.
  • If you want to delete this column, scroll to the bottom and click on the Delete button.
  • You will be returned to the Tasks Settings page.