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Peekaboo helps you temporarily hide tasks that are not actionable right now, keeping your task list clean and focused. Peekaboo-ed tasks are removed from the main List view and automatically reappear after a set number of days or on a specific date.

Peekaboo is available on the Professional, Premium, and Enterprise plans. More information can be found on our pricing page.

Peekaboo Tasks

1. Open the task’s detail panel.
2. Click the More Options icon.
3. Select Peekaboo from the dropdown menu.

You can also peekaboo a task using the context menu:

1. Right-click the task.
2. Select Peekaboo.

Set Reshow Date

After peekabooing a task, you can decide when it should reappear:

• Select how many days later the task should reshow.
• Or use the date picker to choose a specific reshow date.

If a future reshow date is set, the task’s detail panel will display the scheduled reappearance date.

Note: Completed tasks cannot be assigned a reshow date when peekabooed.

View Peekaboo Tasks

To view all peekaboo tasks within a project:

1. Click the arrow next to the Filter icon in the top navigation bar.
2. Select Peekaboo Tasks from the task status menu.

Reshow Peekaboo Tasks

To reshow a task earlier than scheduled:

1. Open the task’s detail panel.
2. Click the More Options icon.
3. Select Reshow this task.

You can also right-click the task and choose Reshow this task from the context menu.

Read more on our blog about the Peekaboo feature and the GTD method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peekaboo in Quire?

Peekaboo temporarily hides tasks that aren’t actionable right now. They automatically reappear after a set number of days or on a specific date. Available on Professional, Premium, and Enterprise plans.

What’s the difference between peekabooing a task and deleting it?

Peekabooing is temporary — the task reappears automatically after a set time. Deleting permanently removes the task (with a 6-day undo window).

How do I set when a peekaboo task reappears in Quire?

After peekabooing, choose a number of days or a specific date from the date picker. The scheduled reshow date appears in the task’s detail panel. Completed tasks cannot be assigned a reshow date.

Can I still see peekaboo-ed tasks after hiding them?

Yes. Click the arrow next to the Filter icon and select Peekaboo Tasks from the status menu.

What if I need a peekaboo task sooner than scheduled?

Detail panel > More Options > Reshow this task, or right-click > Reshow this task.