# Task Items

Each task offers a unique functionality that runs after a respondent has submitted his answers. Task are run in the top to bottom order of your task pane. 

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Task will only run once the respondent has submitted his answers. Task are not triggered for responses updates of existing answers.
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## ➕ **Adding a task**

To add a new task to your survey you may either use the **Add task** button or choose from the available tasks list.

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## 🔅 Task properties

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* **`Enabled`** a task will only run if its enabled and if it matches its [trigger ](/form-management/tasks/triggers.md)conditions.
* **`Submit`**&#x77;ill only run the task when any new respondent has been saved.
* **`Update`**&#x77;ill only run if its any existing respondents has updated their answers.


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