# Task labels

Task labels make it easier to manage tasks. For example, use a 'gazette missing' label to indicate that a task is blocked on a missing gazette.

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## Adding a new task label

To add a task label:

1. Open the admin interface
2. Under **Indigo API** click **Task labels**
3. Click **Add task label**
4. Fill in the **title** and **description**
5. Click **Save**

{% hint style="info" %}
The **slug** is a special form that the system uses to identify the label. It is generated for you and can be ignored.
{% endhint %}

## Editing a task label

Editing an existing task label will automatically update all the linked tasks.

To edit a task label:

1. Open the admin interface
2. Under **Indigo API** click **Task labels**
3. Click on the task label you want to edit 
4. Make your changes
5. Click **Save**

## Deleting a task label

To delete a task label:

1. Open the admin interface
2. Under **Indigo API** click **Task labels**
3. Click on the task label to delete
4. Click **Delete**