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You can add a task description, notes, or any relevant details in the detail panel to give your team more context.
Task Description in Detail Panel
Opening and Closing
- Press Spacebar to open the detail panel.
- Or click the detail panel bar on the right.
- Pin/unpin the detail panel using the pin icon.
Writing and Editing
- Press D to start writing/editing immediately.
- Enable Advanced Mode by pressing I (Windows) or ⌥ (Mac) to see which tasks have descriptions without opening the panel.
Expand Description to Full Width Mode
Expanding and Collapsing
Press Shift + Spacebar for quick expand/collapse. This is useful when switching between compact and spacious views.
Full Width Mode
After expanding, click the expand icon to view the detail panel in full width. This is ideal for longer descriptions and documentation.
Format Descriptions
Formatting Toolbar
Highlight any text to open the formatting toolbar. You can:
- Apply headings
- Change text color
- Add hyperlinks
- Format with bold, lists, quotes, etc.
Slash Commands
Press / to open the slash menu with options such as:
- Headings
- Checklists
- Tables
- Mentions
- Task references
- Code blocks
As you type, the menu filters automatically. Use the up/down arrows to navigate suggestions.
Tip:
- Use Shift + Enter to create a soft return between text lines.
- To paste text as plain text when copying from a rich text format, use Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + V.
See the full list of the text formatting options and elements you can insert using slash commands.
Use Formulas in Descriptions
You can insert formulas to dynamically generate information based on the data entered in your task.
Here’s an example: How do I calculate a task’s estimated completion date?
Use this formula:
start + estimated
Learn more about adding estimated time to a task.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the task description feature in Quire?
A text area in the detail panel where you can add notes, context, and details to any task using rich text formatting, slash commands, and embedded formulas.
What is the detail panel in Quire?
A side panel that opens on the right when you select a task, showing all details including description, assignees, dates, and comments. Press Spacebar to open it, or click the detail panel bar.
What are formulas in Quire task descriptions?
Dynamic expressions you can embed in a description to auto-calculate information from task data like start dates and estimated time. They update automatically when the underlying task data changes.
What formatting options are available in Quire task descriptions?
Highlight any text to access the formatting toolbar for headings, color, links, bold, lists, and more. Use / to insert tables, checklists, code blocks, and task references.
What are slash commands in Quire task descriptions?
Press / inside a description to open a quick-insert menu for headings, checklists, tables, mentions, task references, and code blocks. The menu filters as you type.
When should I use full width mode for task descriptions in Quire?
Use it when writing longer descriptions that benefit from a larger editing area. Press Shift+Spacebar to expand the panel first, then click the expand icon for full width.
What are the keyboard shortcuts for task descriptions in Quire?
Spacebar opens/closes the detail panel, D jumps straight to editing, Shift+Spacebar expands or collapses the panel, and Ctrl/⌘+Shift+V pastes as plain text.
What does Advanced Mode show about task descriptions in Quire?
An icon in the main panel indicating which tasks have a description added. Enable it with I (Windows) or ⌥ (Mac) to see this at a glance without opening each task.