Board Column

When you switch to the Board view, the tasks will be columned by task statuses by default.

Shuffle by column

You can change the way you organize the boards by shuffling up the column options.

After switching to the Board view, click on the Board icon on the right-hand side to select from the dropdown menu on how you want to visualize your tasks.

shuffle board columns

  • Visually project’s progress? Shuffle the board by status
  • Keep up with the most critical tasks? Shuffle the board by priority
  • Concerning the team’s allocations? Shuffle the board by assignee
  • Categorizing different groups: Shuffle the board by tag
  • Visualize the project schedule? Shuffle the board by date
  • Categorizing the project into more manageable parts? Shuffle the board by section

Tip: Press 2 on your keyboard to switch to the Board view. Press 2 again to access the dropdown menu for additional options, then use the number keys or arrow keys to navigate through the different options.

Add a column

You can add new columns when you shuffle your board by Status, Tag or Section.

Add a new status column

There are 3 default status columns: To-Do, In Progress and Completed.

three default status columns

You can create new ones and give them a new progress percentage.

In the Free Subscription plan, you can have up to 5 statuses in each project. Upgrade your subscription plan to create more statuses. More information can be found on our pricing page.

Click on Add status to the right of the existing columns. Then type in the name and set its percentage and color respectively.

Or you can hover between the two existing columns for the Add status option to appear.

hover to add new status columns

Note:

  • The progress percentage below 100% (not including 100%) can’t be the same as the ones that already existed.
  • However, you can create multiple columns for the progress 100%. For example, you can name the columns as Canceled or Won’t do, etc. If you filter by Active Tasks in the List view, the tasks within these columns will be hidden.

Add a new tag column

When you shuffle the board by tag, you can click Add tag to the right of the existing columns to add a new tag. Type in the new tag name and set its color and its visibility to other projects.

Or you can hover between the two existing columns for the Add tag option to appear.

hover to add new tag columns

Add a new section column

When you shuffle the board by section, you can click Add section to the right of the existing columns to add a new section.

add new section

Or you can hover between the two existing columns for the Add section option to appear.

hover to add new section

Edit a column

You can edit the columns when you shuffle your board by Status, Tag or Section.

Click on the More Options icon at the upper right corner of the column and choose Edit status, Edit tag or Edit section.

edit a column

Move a column

You can drag the column and drop it at an ideal location.

move column

Note: The newly created column is by default added to the right of the existing columns.

Hide a column

Click on the More Options icon at the upper right corner of the column and choose Hide column or Hide column for everyone.

hide a column

When setting a column to reshow, the column will be visible to everyone again.

reshow a column

To quickly hide columns without any tasks, click on the Board icon at the upper right corner and choose the option Hide empty columns.

hide empty columns

Tip: While in the Board view, press 2 to access the dropdown menu for additional options, then use the number keys or arrow keys to navigate through the different options, including the Hide empty columns option.

Peekaboo all tasks in column

Peekaboo-ing a task is only available in the Professional, Premium, Enterprise plans. More information can be found on our pricing page.

Peekaboo-ing a task lets you hide the tasks that are not actionable at the moment.

Click on the More Options icon at the upper right corner of the column and choose Peekaboo all tasks in this column.

peekaboo a column

Note: The peekaboo tasks will be shown again automatically after 7 days if they were not completed. You will be able to find them by going to the filter bar. Click the arrow to expand the filters, then select Peekaboo tasks in the status menu.

Delete a column

You can delete the columns when you shuffle your board by Status, Tag or Section.

Click on the More Options icon at the upper right corner of the column, you can find the delete option in the Edit status or Edit tag.

delete a column

Note: Once the column has been deleted, it can’t be undone, so please make sure before deleting it.

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