Helpful Gestures in Quire Mobile App Permalink

Use these gestures to quickly navigate, manage tasks, and improve productivity in the Quire mobile app.

Add and Create Tasks Faster

How do I quickly add a task to a specific position?

1. Tap and hold the green Add icon at the bottom right.
2. Drag it to your desired position in the task list.
3. Release to create the task at that location.

How do I add a root task or a subtask?

1. Swipe left on a task.
2. Tap the Add icon.
3. Choose to create a root task or a subtask under the selected task.

Edit and Manage Tasks

How do I edit a task name quickly?

1. Swipe left on the task.
2. Tap the Pen icon.
3. Edit the task name.

How do I reorder tasks in the mobile app?

1. Tap and hold a task.
2. Drag it to your desired position.
3. Release to reorder.

How do I move a task to another tab or view?

1. Tap and hold the task.
2. Drag it to the tab bar at the top.
3. Drop it into the desired tab or view.

Update Task Status Quickly

How do I view a task’s status?

1. Swipe right on a task.
2. The status circle will appear.

How do I change a task’s status?

1. Swipe right on the task.
2. Tap the status circle.
3. Select a status (To-Do, In Progress, Completed).

How do I quickly complete a task?

Swipe all the way to the right on a task.

Delete and Manage Multiple Tasks

How do I delete a task?

1. Swipe left on the task.
2. Tap the Trash icon.

How do I select multiple tasks and apply changes?

1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen or long press a task.
2. Select multiple tasks.
3. Use the bottom menu to apply changes (e.g., assignees, due dates).

Tip: Drag your finger across checkboxes to quickly select multiple tasks.

Navigation and View Controls

How do I view a task’s path (hierarchy)?

1. Open the task detail panel.
2. Slide the screen downward.
3. View the task path and tap any level to navigate.

How do I zoom in and out of tasks?

Use a pinch gesture to zoom in or out on tasks.

How do I switch display modes quickly?

Shake your phone to toggle between display modes.

Note: Make sure display mode is set to Auto in Account Settings.

How do I dismiss in-app notifications or undo messages?

Swipe up on the notification message.