features · Apr 16, 2018
Introducing: New Navigation Bar and Filter
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Quire's navigation bar and filters got a smoothing pass. Getting around your workspace takes fewer clicks, and filters are more flexible: build a custom filter to show exactly the tasks you want, save the combinations you use often, and drop the ones you don't in a click. Less time finding work, more time doing it.
Today, we are introducing an upgraded Quire 2.0 to better your navigation, and experience of Quire, we just cannot resist the temptation to perfect our UI/UX!
In this upgrade, you will enjoy a new UI for easier, faster navigation between your project’s different views, and a whole new level filtering experience to help you focus on certain tasks.
And a big thanks to all our users who have talked to us. Your voice has always been the voice that motivates us.
Every extra click to find a view is a small tax on focus. Gloria Mark's team at UC Irvine found it takes about 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption, so navigation that gets out of your way is worth more than it looks.
How did we make navigation even smoother in your workspace?
Some of you might have trouble noticing the navigation bar at the bottom.
Now, this bottom navigation bar, with Tasks and Overview and more to come, has been moved to the top for you to easily switch between your working modes.
And see the “+” and “undo” icons on the right? We have moved them to a more obvious spot too.
How did we make filtering even more flexible to help you focus?
Sometimes, you want to look at tasks with multiple contexts.
For example, you want to see all the tasks with priority Urgent and tagged Milestone 1 listed out based on their due dates.
It is super easy!
First, click on the “filter” icon, and then Customize.
Next, select “All Tasks” and ”Sort: Date.”
Then, add “Filter: Priority Urgent” and “Filter: Tag MS 1” by clicking on the “+” icon on the right.
Tip: You can quickly remove an already-selected filter item by clicking on the “X”.
If you want to save this filter combination for later use, simply click on the “Star” icon.
Know that you can make up your own combinations too! Have a go, and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Read more on Smart Folders, which save a filtered view across every project instead of just one.
Last but not least, expect more new features - including a Kanban board view to help you focus on what is most crucial - to be on their way!
What changed in the navigation bar and filters?
Two areas got the attention: getting around, and narrowing down to what matters.
The theme here is quiet: the best navigation is the kind you stop noticing. When the view you need is one tap away and the filter you built yesterday is still there this morning, your attention stays on the work instead of on the tool. That is the whole point of the redesign, fewer detours between you and your tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed with the navigation bar in Quire 2.0?
The navigation bar moved from the bottom to the top so you can switch working modes more easily. The plus and undo icons also moved to a clearer spot on the right.
How do you create a custom filter in Quire?
Click the filter icon, choose Customize, pick All Tasks and a sort like Date, then click the plus icon to add filters such as Priority Urgent and a specific tag.
How do you save a filter combination in Quire?
Click the Star icon on a filter combination you like to save it for reuse later.
How do you remove a filter you already selected in Quire?
Click the X on a filter item to remove it without starting your combination over.
