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Why didn't an @ mention change task ownership

Last checked Oct 27, 2026 against Tabflows v3.10.63

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ActionResult
Comment @mentionNotifies a teammate.
(Subtasks) Checklist-item @mentionNames a teammate on that item and adds the Task to their Mentions.
Assigned toControls Task-level ownership.

Change ownership

  1. Open the task.
  2. Update Assigned to with the new teammate or group.
  3. Add a comment explaining the handoff.
  4. Save the Task.

Confirm it worked

The new teammate or group appears in Assigned to, while the comment remains as handoff context.


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