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Introduction to sections

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It’s easier to take on a big project when you can split it into manageable parts. Add sections to your project, drag the relevant tasks to the section they belong in, and you’ll find it a lot easier to make progress (instead of getting overwhelmed by a single long list).

Add a section to a project

Start by adding a section in which you can organize your tasks.

  1. Click the three dots icon at the top-right of the project.
  2. Select Add Section.
  3. Type the name of your section and click Add Section.
Create a section directly above or below an existing section by hovering your mouse in between sections and clicking the Add section line that appears.

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  1. At the top-right corner of a project, tap the three dots icon.
  2. Select Add Section.
  3. Type the name of your section and tap the submit icon.
In projects where you're using the list layout, use the Dynamic Add Button to add a new section.
  1. Tap the three dots icon at the top-right of the project.
  2. Select Add Section.
  3. Type the name of your section and tap the send icon.
In projects where you're using the list layout, use the Dynamic Add Button to add a new section.

Add tasks to a section

Keep your projects organized by adding tasks to your sections.

Add a new task to a section

There are four ways in which you can add a new task to a section:

  • Create the task anywhere in the project. Then, drag the task to the appropriate section.
  • Expand the section you wish to add the new task to, then click Add task.
  • If you are already in the project that has the section you want to add the task to, type / followed by the section's name (for example: /Meetings). If you are not in the project with the section you want to add the task to, you can type # followed by the project's name, then / followed by the section's name (for example: #Work /Meetings).
  • Click the task to open the task view, then either use the projects icon or type /Section Name directly after the task name, to add the task to a section.

Add an existing task to a section

There are two ways in which you can add an existing task to a section:

  1. Expand the section you wish to add the new task to, if needed.
  2. Drag the task into the section.
  3. Click the task to open the task view.
  4. Use the projects icon or type /Section Name directly after the task name.

If the task isn't in the same project as the section:

  1. Click the task to open the task view.
  2. Click the projects icon to select a new project and section.
In task name, enter # followed by the project's name. Then, enter / followed by the section's name (for example: #Work /Meetings). This lets you quickly assign the task to a new project and section. If you need to move several tasks to a section, use multi-select.

Add a new task to a section

In board view:

  1. Tap + Add task under your preferred section.
  2. Type the name of your task and add any details.
  3. Tap the submit icon to create your task.

In list layout:

  1. Drag the Dynamic Add Button to the position where you want to create your new task.
  2. Enter your task’s name and add any details.
  3. Tap the submit icon to create your task.
When editing the task name, enter / followed by the section's name (for example: /Meetings) to specify the section you're adding the task to. If you're not in the project the section belongs to, enter # followed by the project's name before you add the section (for example: #Work /Meetings).

Add an existing task to a section

  1. Tap the task to open the task view.
  2. Tap the task name.
  3. Type / followed by the section's name (for example: /Meetings) after the task name. If you want to move the task to a different project, type # followed by the project's name before you add the section (for example: #Work /Meetings).
  4. Tap Save.

If the task is already in the project that has the section you want to add it to, long press the task and drag it to the section.

Add a new task to a section

In board view:

  1. Tap Add task under your preferred section.
  2. Type the name of your task and add any details.
  3. Tap the submit icon to create your task.

In list layout:

  1. Drag the Dynamic Add Button to the position where you want to create your new task.
  2. Enter your task’s name and add any details.
  3. Tap the submit icon to create your task.
When editing the task name, enter / followed by the section's name (for example: /Meetings) to specify the section you're adding the task to. If you're not in the project the section belongs to, enter # followed by the project's name before you add the section (for example: #Work /Meetings).

Add an existing task to a section

  1. Tap the task to open the task view.
  2. Type / followed by the section's name (for example: /Meetings) after the task name. If you want to move the task to a different project, type # followed by the project's name before you add the section (for example: #Work /Meetings).
  3. Tap the submit icon to save your task.

If the task is already in the project that has the section you want to add it to, long press the task and drag it to the section.

Rename a section

  1. Click a section’s name.
  2. Type the new name of your section.
  3. Click Save.
  1. Tap the three dots icon next to the section.
  2. Select Rename Section.
  3. Type the new name of your section.
  4. Tap the submit icon to save the changes.
  1. Tap the three dots icon next to the section.
  2. Select Rename Section.
  3. Type the new name of your section.
  4. Tap the submit icon to save the changes.

Move a section

Do you need to move a section to a different position in your project, or to another project entirely? No problem, learn how to move it in just a few steps.

Move a section within the same project

Drag the section to its new position and let go.

Move a section to another project

  1. Click the three dots icon to the right of a section.
  2. Select Move to...
  3. Click the project you want to move your section to.

Move a section within the same project

  1. Check if the list layout is applied to your project.
  2. Touch and hold a section.
  3. Drag it to its new position.

Move a section to another project

  1. Tap the three dots icon to the right of a section.
  2. Select Move to...
  3. Tap a project to move your section to it.

Move a section within the same project

Touch and hold a section. Then, drag it to its new position.

If the project uses the board layout, drag to rearrange the sections.

Move a section to another project

  1. Tap the three dots icon to the right of the section.
  2. Select Move section.
  3. Tap a project to move your section to it.

Duplicate a section

Duplicate a section — and all its tasks — by clicking or tapping the three dots icon next to the section name and selecting Duplicate section.

Archive a section

Archive a section in the project at any time. Tasks that are in an archived section are marked as completed. 

  1. Click the three dots icon next to the section.
  2. Select Archive section.
  3. Click Archive to confirm.

To view the archived section, click View at the top-right of the project. Then, turn on Completed tasks. Archived sections will appear greyed out and tasks in these sections are shown as completed.

To restore an archived section, click the three dots icon and select Unarchive section. Although the section is back in the project, tasks saved to it will remain completed.

  1. Tap the three dots icon next to the section.
  2. Select Archive Section.
  3. Tap Archive to confirm.

To view the archived section, tap the three dots icon at the top-right of the project and tap Completed Tasks. Archived sections will appear greyed out and tasks in these sections are shown as completed.

To restore an archived section, tap the three dots icon to the right and select Unarchive section. The tasks in the section will remain completed.
  1. To the right of a section, tap the three dots icon.
  2. Select Archive section.
  3. Tap Archive to confirm.

To view the archived section, tap View at the top right of the project and tap Completed Tasks. Archived sections will appear greyed out and tasks in these sections are shown as completed.

To restore an archived section, tap the three dots icon and select Unarchive section. The tasks in the section will remain completed.

Delete a section

Delete a section permanently if you don't need to refer back to it and its tasks.

  • When deleting a section, it will delete all its active and completed tasks. If you're a Pro or Business customer, and you need to recover a deleted section, import a backup.
  • To delete a section but keep its tasks, select the tasks. Then, click or tap the Move to... icon to move them to another section or project.
  1. To the right of a section, click the three dots icon.
  2. Select Delete section.
  3. Click Delete to confirm.
  1. To the right of a section, tap the three dots icon.
  2. Select Delete Section.
  3. Tap Delete to confirm.
  1. To the right of a section, tap the three dots icon.
  2. Select Delete section.
  3. Tap Delete to confirm.

FAQ

What is the section limit of a project?

You can create up to 20 sections per project.

Can I add labels, due times, or comments to my sections?

No, these details can only be added to tasks.

Can I assign a section to a user?

No, sections can’t be assigned to users.

Can I complete a section?

No, you can only archive a section. To receive karma for any active tasks in the section, make sure to complete the tasks first.

Can I archive my section without automatically archiving and completing my active tasks?

No, if you want to archive your section but keep its active tasks, you’ll need to move them out of the section. A quick way to do this is to multi-select the tasks and then select which section or project you want to move them to.

Can I use special characters when creating a section?

Yes, special characters such as # " ( ) | & ! _ - or , are supported.

Can I move a section to a different team's project? 

You're only able to move sections to a project in the same team.