Kanban Boards
Organize your projects visually with Kanban boards in dVersum.
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Kanban Boards
Kanban boards provide a visual overview of your tasks. Move tasks through your workflow using drag & drop.
Board Structure
Columns
Each project has four default columns:
| Column | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TO-DO | Tasks that have not yet been started |
| DOING | Tasks currently being worked on |
| REVIEW | Tasks that need to be reviewed |
| DONE | Completed tasks |
Customizing Columns
- Click on ... next to the column name
- Select Edit column
- Change:
- Name - Column label
- Color - Color coding
- Limit - Maximum number of tasks (optional)
Adding a New Column
- Click on + Column on the far right
- Enter a name
- Choose a color
- The column will be added at the end
Changing Column Order
- Click and hold the column header
- Drag the column to the desired position
- Release
Tasks
Creating a Task
By clicking:
- Click + in a column
- Enter the title
- Press Enter
By keyboard:
- Press N on the board
- The task will be created in the first column
Via command palette:
- Cmd+K -> "new task"
- Enter the title
Editing a Task
- Click on a task
- The task editor opens on the right
- Edit the details:
- Title and description
- Assigned person
- Due date
- Tags
- Priority
- Subtasks
Moving a Task
By drag & drop:
- Click and hold the task
- Drag it to another column
- Release
By keyboard:
- Select the task (Enter or click)
- Press <- or -> to switch columns
Sorting Tasks
Within a column:
- Drag tasks via drag & drop
- Or use Cmd+Up / Cmd+Down
Views
Board View
The default Kanban view with columns and cards.
List View
- Click the list icon in the top right
- All tasks are displayed as a list
- Sort and filter as needed
Switching Between Views
- Keyboard shortcut: V then B (Board) or V then L (List)
Filters and Search
Quick Filters
Above the board you will find quick filters:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| My Tasks | Only tasks assigned to me |
| Unassigned | Tasks without an assigned person |
| Overdue | Tasks past their due date |
| Priority | Filter by priority |
| Tags | Filter by tags |
Advanced Search
- Click the search icon
- Enter your search term
- Results are filtered live
Task Details
Priorities
| Priority | Color | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| High | Red | Urgent tasks |
| Medium | Orange | Normal priority |
| Low | Gray | Can wait |
Tags
Tags help with categorization:
- Click +Tag in the task
- Select an existing tag
- Or create a new one
Subtasks
For complex tasks:
- Open the task
- Click + Subtask
- Enter the subtask
- Subtasks can be checked off
Comments
- Open the task
- Scroll to the comments section
- Write your comment
- Mention team members with @name
Board Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| N | New task |
| E | Edit task |
| Enter | Open task |
| Delete | Delete task |
| <- / -> | Move task |
| Up / Down | Navigation |
| Space | Select task |
| ? | Show help |
Tips for Effective Work
- Limit work in progress - Set limits for DOING
- Clear definition of done - When is a task truly finished?
- Clean up regularly - Archive completed tasks
- Use tags wisely - Not too many, not too few
- Daily review - Check the board every morning
Last updated: 4/6/2026