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Task priority is a label that tells your team how urgently a task needs attention relative to others in the project. Assigning priorities reduces time spent deciding what to work on next and helps teams avoid high-impact tasks getting buried in long lists. In Quire, you can set priority from the main panel, the detail panel, or in bulk across multiple tasks at once.

Set Priority

From the Main Panel

1. Click the arrow icon in the main panel.

2. Or press ! on your keyboard when the task is selected, then use the arrow keys to choose the priority level.

   

From the Detail Panel

1. Open the task in the detail panel.

2. Click the arrow icon on the right.

   

Note: If a task’s priority is set to None, the arrow icon in the main panel only appears when you hover over the task.

Bulk Update

1. Hold Shift and select the tasks.
2. Click the arrow icon in the bottom menu bar.

3. Choose the priority level.

   

Also need to batch-update assignees, dates, or tags? See Multiple Select Tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is task priority in Quire?

A setting indicating how urgently a task needs attention. Assign it from the main panel, detail panel, or in bulk via the bottom menu bar.

What is the priority icon in Quire?

The arrow icon in the main panel and detail panel. On tasks with no priority set, it only appears on hover in the main panel. In the detail panel, it is always visible.

What priority levels are available in Quire?

Multiple levels are available. Click the arrow icon or press ! and use arrow keys to select a level.

What is the keyboard shortcut for setting task priority in Quire?

Press ! while a task is selected to open the priority picker, then use arrow keys to choose a level and Enter to confirm.

How do I update priority for multiple tasks at once in Quire?

Hold Shift to select multiple tasks, then click the arrow icon in the bottom menu bar.