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# Customize the Fields that Display on Tasks in the Activity Timeline

To customize the display and order of fields for items in the task list, create and customize the compact layout for tasks.

### Required Editions

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Certain fields remain in the task list even if you remove them from a layout, because they contain essential task information, including the subject, status, and due date fields. For example, suppose that you remove the status and due date fields from a compact layout. The task checkbox and the due date still appear on tasks in the list. The remaining fields visible in the list reflect the fields you include in the compact layout.

1. From Setup, at the top of the page, select **Object Manager**.
2. Click **Task**.
3. Click **Compact Layouts**.
4. Click **New**. If you’ve already created a custom compact layout for tasks, select it.
5. If you’re creating a new compact layout, enter a name and label for it.
6. Select the task fields you want to display on the activity timeline.
7. Click **Save**.
8. Click **Compact Layout Assignment**.
9. Click **Edit Assignment**.
10. Select the new or updated layout.
11. Click **Save**.

When you click **Expand All** on the activity timeline, you see the selected task fields.

#### See Also

- [Share Files Via Link](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.compact_layout_overview.htm&type=5&language=en_US)