Board and columns
Add a column
I want to …
… add a new column on the board and choose its type.
Before you start
- You need the
OwnerorAdminrole. Members do not see the plus control. - A board can have at most one
Focuscolumn and oneDonecolumn.
Here's how
- Open
Board. - Tap the plus icon
Add columnat the top right – a rectangle with a vertical line, as if you were adding a column. - In the dialog, enter a
Column name, for exampleReview. - Under
Column typepick the type:Standard– a regular work column.Backlog– a holding area, usually on the left.Focus– holds exactly one task and drives the timer.Done– completed cards; you cannot freely reorder inside this column.
- Confirm with
Createor save. - To rename or change the type later: tap the three-dot menu in the column header and choose
Edit. - To delete, use the same menu and
Delete column. IfFocusstill has a task, move it first.
The result
The new column is on the board. You can drop tasks into it or use Add task at the bottom.
Common questions
Why is the plus missing?
Your role is Member. Ask someone with Admin or Owner.
Can I have two Focus columns?
No. There is exactly one Focus column per board.