How to export the readable comments on an Asana task
Task comments often contain useful decisions and clarifications that deserve a reviewable record. This export keeps the selected conversation tied to its task context.
Start with the right material.
- What you provide
- one opened Asana task with the comments you need expanded.
- The intended result
- Readable comments from one task in a text or CSV file.
How the workflow works.
Preserve available author and timestamp information with each comment, and keep message text separate from surrounding interface activity. Retain the task reference for later verification.
What to check in the result.
Review ordering and coverage against the opened conversation. A selected task's comments do not establish the state of the entire project or include history that was not readable.
Import the CSV with a consistent delimiter and inspect text identifiers, dates and amounts before using spreadsheet totals. Keep the original file available while checking any automatic type conversion.
Learn from the worked example.
The downloadable CSV example uses these columns: Item, Author, Displayed date, Comment, Source URL. Compare a complete record with the source before sorting, combining or importing your own output.
The supplied example is illustrative. It is not a recorded run on your data.
Download the example ↓Use it with your own material.
- Open the source you want to work with and activate WebAct on that tab.
- Copy the task from the hero, add any required fields or preferences, and review the proposed actions.
- Compare the first result with your source. Ask for a specific correction or refinement where needed.