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# Creating Action Items

The Action Items hub allows you to define the hierarchy of your project. Whether you are setting a high-level Epic or a specific technical Task, the process is streamlined to ensure all mandatory data is captured.

**Creating Different Item Types**

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* Click **'Add Item'** and select the specific item type from the dropdown menu (Epic, Feature, User Story, Defect, or Task).

{% hint style="info" %}
You can also import or create Epics, Features, or User Stories directly from the [Intelligence Hub.](/core-features/intelligence-hub/generate-user-stories.md)
{% endhint %}

* Fill in all required fields in the pop-up form:

  * **Title & Type:** Enter a clear, descriptive name and confirm the correct classification to ensure proper organization within the project hierarchy.
  * **Status & Priority:** Select the current progress stage (To Do, In Progress, Done) and define the urgency level (High, Medium, Low) to support workflow tracking and sprint prioritization.
  * **Assignee:** Choose the specific team member responsible for completing the item, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
  * **Story Points:** Provide the effort estimation to support sprint planning and capacity management.
  * **Description:** Add detailed information explaining the objective, scope, or issue for complete clarity.
  * **Acceptance Criteria:** For User Stories define the specific conditions that must be met for the story to be considered complete.
  * **Test Case:** For defects link the associated test case from which the defect was identified to maintain validation traceability.
  * **Attachments:** Upload supporting documents, screenshots, or design files for full context.

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* Click **'Save'** to create the action item.

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Once saved, the Action Item will appear in the directory. If a **Task or Defect** is assigned to a team member, it will automatically reflect on their [Workboard](/overview-and-tracking/workboard.md), providing real-time visibility into workload and progress tracking.