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

Add and Create Tasks Faster

Quick-Add to 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.

Add Root Task or 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.
Add a root task directly underneath a specific task
Add a subtask directly underneath a specific task

Edit and Manage Tasks

Edit Task Name

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

Reorder Tasks

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

Move to Another 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

View Status

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

Change Status

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

Complete a Task

Swipe all the way to the right on a task.

Delete and Manage Multiple Tasks

Delete a Task

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

Select Multiple Tasks

  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.

View Task Path

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

Zoom In and Out

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

Switch Display Modes

Shake your phone to toggle between display modes.

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

Dismiss Notifications

Swipe up on the notification message.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I quickly add a task to a specific position in the Quire mobile app?

Tap and hold the green Add icon at the bottom right, drag it to your desired position in the task list, and release.

How do I complete a task quickly in the Quire mobile app?

Swipe all the way to the right on the task.

How do I delete a task using a gesture in the Quire mobile app?

Swipe left on the task and tap the Trash icon.

How do I change a task’s status with a gesture in the Quire mobile app?

Swipe right on the task to reveal the status circle, then tap it to select a new status.

How do I select multiple tasks at once in the Quire mobile app?

Swipe from the right edge of the screen or long-press a task to enter multi-select mode. Drag your finger across checkboxes to quickly select a range.

How do I reorder tasks in the Quire mobile app?

Tap and hold a task, drag it to your desired position, then release.

How do I switch display modes quickly in the Quire mobile app?

Shake your phone to toggle between Basic and Advanced display modes. Display Mode must be set to Auto in Account Settings.

How do I view a task’s full hierarchy path in the Quire mobile app?

Open the task detail panel, then slide the screen downward to reveal the task path. Tap any level to navigate directly to it.

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