Task state columns
Project columns—also known as status columns—help you visually track the progress of tasks within a project. They are an integral part of your project’s workflow, allowing you to see at a glance which tasks are pending, in progress, or completed.
Default Setup
By default, each project is set up with three status columns:
- To Do: For tasks that have not yet been started.
- In Progress: For tasks currently being worked on.
- Done: For tasks that have been completed.
The default columns are automatically translated into every language supported by the system. Once you have changed the name of a column it will no longer be translated. To reset the column name to the default translation, rename it to the following:
- To Do:
todo_tasks - In Progress:
in_progress_tasks - Done:
done_tasks
Customization Options
You can tailor the status columns to better fit your project needs:
- Reordering: Rearrange the columns to align with your workflow.
- Adding New Columns: Introduce additional columns to track more detailed stages of task progress.
- Deleting Columns: Remove any columns that are not needed, keeping your interface clean.
Default column
The default column is the first column in the project, if not configured otherwise. It is used to place tasks in until another column is selected.
Tasks considered done
Each column can be toggled to contain tasks that are considered done. This is necessary for the system to know when a task is completed and can be moved to the first column, if the task is having a repeat cycle.
Limits
- Minimum Requirement: Each project must have at least one status column.
- Maximum Columns: You can have up to 10 status columns in a project.
How to Configure
To modify the status columns:
- Open the app.
- Navigate to the project settings for the desired project.
- Use the interface options to reorder, add, or delete columns as needed.
This configuration flexibility ensures that you can optimize your project management process according to your specific workflow requirements.