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Advanced Mode in Quire allows you to see additional task information such as task IDs, organization name, breadcrumbs (parent tasks), and quick previews to help you manage projects more efficiently.
Enable Advanced Mode
- Press the I key on Windows
- Press ⌥ (Option) on Mac
Once enabled, you will see:
- Task IDs
- Subtask icons
- Description icons
- Attachment icons
- Comment icons
Note: The organization that the current project belongs to will appear at the top when Advanced Mode is enabled.
View Breadcrumbs in Grouped or Filtered Mode
When using Group by or applying filters, Advanced Mode will display the parent task name (breadcrumbs) above each subtask.
For example:
- Click Group by Assignee.
- Press I (or Option on Mac).
- The parent task name will appear above each subtask.
This helps you quickly understand task hierarchy without manually navigating back to the main task.

Tip: If you want breadcrumbs to always show in the detail panel, enable this option in Account Settings → Project Preferences → Display tasks breadcrumbs in detail panel by default.
Preview Task Details Without Opening the Detail Panel
In Advanced Mode, hover over task icons to preview:
- Task descriptions
- Subtasks
- Comments
- Attachments

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advanced Mode in Quire?
A display setting that reveals task IDs, subtask icons, description icons, attachment icons, comment icons, and the current organization name. Enable it by pressing I (Windows) or Option (Mac).
What are task IDs in Quire?
Unique numeric identifiers for each task, visible when Advanced Mode is on. Useful for referencing tasks in team communications or external documentation.
What are breadcrumbs in Quire?
Parent task labels that appear above subtasks to show task hierarchy. They can also be set to always display in the detail panel via Account Settings > Project Preferences.
What are breadcrumbs in Quire grouped and filtered views?
When Group By or filters are active, Advanced Mode displays the parent task name above each subtask so you can understand task hierarchy at a glance.
What is the task preview feature in Quire Advanced Mode?
Hover over subtask, description, attachment, or comment icons in the task list to see a quick preview without opening the detail panel.