# How to Change Task Color in ClickUp

> To change task color in ClickUp, navigate to the task's location, click the ellipsis icon beside the status, and select Edit statuses. Next, click the status color, choose a new color, and click Apply changes to complete the update.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-task-color-in-clickup/
Apps: ClickUp
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3230ab56e05a00fd5c87/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the Space, Folder, or List where the task is located.
2. Click on the ellipsis icon beside the task status.
3. Click 'Edit statuses'.
4. Click on the color of the status.
5. Choose and set a new color for the status.
6. Click 'Apply changes' to proceed.
7. That's it! By following these steps, you can effectively change task colors in ClickUp using the status toolbar.