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Using the Tasks View on a Board

Use the task view on a board to manage tasks and track performance in a process.

The Tasks View gives you a single place to see, manage, and complete work across every card on a board.

Instead of opening each card individually, the Tasks View creates a centralized checklist of responsibilities, deadlines, and ownership.

Why this exists:

  • Cards track records (owners, properties, leads, vendors, etc.).
  • Tasks track the work that must happen.
  • The Tasks View connects the two so you can manage workload — not just data.

What the Tasks View Does

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The Tasks View automatically gathers every task on a board and organizes them by:

  • Assignee (who is responsible)
  • Due date (when it needs to be done)
  • Status (progress of work)
  • Priority (importance)
  • Completion state

You do not configure the view — it simply summarizes tasks already attached to cards.


Add the Tasks View to a Board

The Tasks View is available on all boards but is not installed by default.

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Steps

  1. Open the board
  1. Under the board title, click the ➕ Add View icon
  1. Select Tasks View
  1. Name the view (examples: Tasks, To-Do, Team Work Queue)
  1. Choose access level:
      • Private → only you
      • Protected → limited editors
      • No toggle → visible to everyone
  1. Click Save

The view is now ready — no additional setup required.


Understanding the Tasks Summary Filters

At the top of the view you can change what tasks you see.

Filter by User

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  • View tasks for a specific team member
  • Or view All Users to see the entire workload

Use case: Managers reviewing workload distribution


Filter by Priority

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Shows tasks based on importance level.

Use case: Handle urgent work first


Filter by Due Date

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You can quickly narrow down deadlines:

  • Outstanding (overdue)
  • Due Today
  • Due This Week
  • Due This Month
  • Previous Month
  • All Tasks
  • Custom Date Range

Purpose: Prevent missed deadlines and identify bottlenecks


Task Buckets (Automatic Categories)

Below the filters are grouped buckets. Clicking one shows matching tasks.

Bucket
Meaning
Open Tasks
Not completed
Currently Overdue
Past due date or no due date
Updated
Recently changed
Completed
Finished work
Unassigned
No responsible user

Why Unassigned matters:

  • Unassigned tasks are one of the most common reasons work is missed.
  • This bucket acts as a safety net.

Working Inside the Task Table

Each row is a task attached to a card.

Commonly Used Columns
What it Does
Type
Shows the task action (icon)
Task Name
Opens the task window
Related Card
Opens the full card
Due Date
Click to change deadline
Priority
Click to update importance
Status
Shows progress stage
Start Date
Editable inside the task only
Pin
Keep visible in pinned panel
Assignee
Responsible user
Complete ✓
Mark finished instantly

Task Types

There are four task action types:

  • To-Do
  • Email
  • SMS
  • Phone Call

Hover over the icon to see the type.


Bulk Actions (Mass Updates)

Select one or multiple tasks to manage them at once.

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Available actions:

  • Pin tasks
  • Delete tasks
  • Reassign owner
  • Change due date
  • Change priority

Best use case: Assigning new leads or redistributing workload


Customizing the Table

You can adjust how information displays.

Resize Columns

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Drag column borders to widen or narrow

Show or Hide Fields

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Click the ➕ icon (right side) to choose visible columns


How Teams Typically Use the Tasks View

Leasing Team

Morning checklist:

  • Overdue → fix first
  • Due Today → daily priorities
  • Unassigned → assign immediately

Property Manager

Weekly review:

  • Filter by user → balance workload
  • Filter by month → plan staffing

Operations Manager

Process audit:

  • Review completed tasks
  • Identify delays

Key Takeaways

  • Tasks live on cards, but the Tasks View manages the work
  • No configuration required after installation
  • Prevents missed deadlines
  • Helps distribute responsibility
  • Ideal for daily workflow management

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