--- title: Dependencies in Gantt Timeline view description: Dependencies in tasks allow you to define the order in which you want them be actioned and keep an eye on your timeline --- [Skip to content](https://support.ayoa.com/dependencies-in-gantt-timeline-view#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.ayoa.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![ayoa\_logo-svg](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/ayoa_logo-svg.svg)](https://ayoa.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.ayoa.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Sign in to AYOA](https://app.ayoa.com/) [Sign in to AYOA](https://app.ayoa.com/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://support.ayoa.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Task Management](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en) 3. [Gantt Timeline](https://support.ayoa.com/task-management?hsLang=en#gantt-timeline) July 28, 2025 # Dependencies in Gantt Timeline view ## Dependencies allow you to define the order in which you want them be actioned and keep an eye on your timeline Important: switch on **auto-update dependencies** in the Task Board to apply any adjustments to dependent tasks - see how below Dependencies are currently only available within your project boards, not 'My Planner'.   The AYOA Gantt Timeline view can be activated by first selecting 'Task Board' view in your project, then choosing Gantt timeline. Switch between workflow / Kanban view, Canvas view and Gantt Timeline view thusly: ![Task view 2](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Task%20view%202.jpg?width=567&height=87&name=Task%20view%202.jpg) ![image-png-Jul-24-2025-08-00-50-0257-AM](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-24-2025-08-00-50-0257-AM.png?width=367&height=252&name=image-png-Jul-24-2025-08-00-50-0257-AM.png) To switch on the **Auto-update dependencies** option, simply open the **Board Options** in your chosen project and move the slider to the **on** position.  ![Dependencies in Gantt Timeline View](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043243484129originalLmDPq0166oRpKPvdRwVwvbTg-SO3FsQlwQ.png?width=300&height=599&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043243484129originalLmDPq0166oRpKPvdRwVwvbTg-SO3FsQlwQ.png) #### **Adding dependencies in Gantt Timeline view** Dependencies are represented by connecting lines between Tasks.   1\. Click or hover over the Task you want to add a dependency to. ![Click or hover over the task you want to add a dependency to.](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061361084original9lsf9JsGCDVy1hIzgzpDaExOjmme1K-q3A.png)   2\. On both ends of the Task, you will see a white circle. This is where you create a dependency.  ![On both ends of the task, you will see a white circle. This is where you create a dependency. ](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061361162originalI7RHboY5RAhICTgoyWkqepfI9tPVPsY0VQ.png?width=70&height=87&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061361162originalI7RHboY5RAhICTgoyWkqepfI9tPVPsY0VQ.png)   3\.  Click on the **white circle** either at the start or due date, then **drag to draw the dependency.** Drag the dependency to the white circle at either the start date or the end date of another Task, then let go to add it. ![Drag the dependency to the white circle](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061361182originalpiElVxKpSXJRD65L9gAlcluaB0-KUlULyA.png)   4\. You will now see a connection between the two Tasks. The connection will show at the start of the earliest Task and end of the latest Task.  ![You will now see a connection between the two tasks.](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061361288original1m3l-rIBeT0QNqyDC_SSqUFpdfaM9A2_-A.png) #### **Auto-update dependencies** Auto-update will ensure that when you edit the Task dates the dependant Task will automatically adjust accordingly but retain any settings such as duration between Tasks If you don't wish to use this feature, turn **Auto-update dependencies** to **off**.    ![When 'auto-update dependancies" is on](https://support.ayoa.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043243490324originalu4l7nlkvqajFFeJM2ZOmUJRh_R8euGdBUA.gif) #### **Deleting dependencies** 1\. Click on the **dependency** **line** so that it is highlighted ![To delete a dependency click on the dependency so that you can see a faint highlight.](https://support.ayoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061362088originalAFxBQm2lhmYoRUyT4XB49g7WEBRSbR_Kiw.png?width=400&height=187&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction2043061362088originalAFxBQm2lhmYoRUyT4XB49g7WEBRSbR_Kiw.png)  \*To delete dependency on Mac, please click on **dependency** and then **backspace + Fn**. 2\. On your keyboard, tap **Delete**. 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