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You can manage project preferences in Quire to control how tasks, subtasks, and detail panels are displayed, as well as automate task assignments and Google Drive integrations.
Access Project Preferences
- Click the profile icon in the upper-right corner of the workspace.
- Select Account Settings → Project Preferences.
Note: Project preferences are private settings visible only to you and apply to all projects in your organizations.
Display Settings
Display Mode
- You can toggle Display Mode between Basic and Advanced mode.
- You can also press I (Windows) or ⌥ (Mac) in the main panel to toggle Advanced mode on or off.
Pin Detail Panel
- Enable Pin Detail Panel by Default to keep the detail panel pinned in all projects.
- If you unpin the panel for a specific project, Quire remembers this preference when switching between projects.
Task Breadcrumbs
Enable Display Tasks Breadcrumbs in Detail Panel to show parent task names (breadcrumbs) above subtasks in the detail panel.
Collapse Subtasks by Default
Enable Collapse All Subtasks by Default to collapse tasks to the root task when switching between projects.
Auto-Assign to Yourself
Enable Assign to You Automatically When Creating a Task to have newly created tasks assigned to you by default.
Strikethrough Completed Tasks
- By default, Strikethrough Completed Tasks is enabled.
- If disabled, completed tasks will appear grayed out instead of crossed out.
Multiple Google Drive Accounts
- When attaching files from Google Drive for the first time, authenticate your Google account.
- Enable Allow Switching Between Multiple Google Drive Accounts if you frequently attach files from different Google accounts.
- Quire will remember your authentication for future use and allow you to select different accounts easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Quire project preferences shared with my team?
No. Project preferences are private settings visible only to you and apply to all projects across your organizations.
How do I switch to Advanced mode in Quire?
Go to Account Settings > Project Preferences > Display Mode > Advanced. You can also press I (Windows) or ⌥ (Mac) in the main panel to toggle it on or off.
How do I keep the detail panel always open in Quire?
In Project Preferences, enable Pin Detail Panel by Default. Quire remembers per-project if you unpin the panel.
How do I automatically assign new tasks to myself in Quire?
In Project Preferences, enable Assign to You Automatically When Creating a Task.
How do I show parent task names above subtasks in the detail panel?
In Project Preferences, enable Display Tasks Breadcrumbs in Detail Panel.
How do I change how completed tasks look in Quire?
In Project Preferences, toggle Strikethrough Completed Tasks. When enabled, completed tasks are crossed out. When disabled, they appear grayed out.
How do I use multiple Google Drive accounts to attach files in Quire?
In Project Preferences, enable Allow Switching Between Multiple Google Drive Accounts. Quire remembers your authentication and lets you select from different Google accounts when attaching files.