Customizable columns
The defaults are To do, In progress, Waiting, and Done. Rename them, add new ones, or remove what you do not use. The board adapts to your workflow.
Kanban Board
A task board for work that wants to move.
Switch to Board view to move tasks across status columns. It is useful for projects, errands, content plans, client work, and household jobs that have stages instead of just checkboxes.
Board11 open tasks · grouped by status
Work list
To do3
Outline launch emailToday · Marketing
Collect beta feedbackTomorrow
In progress2
Update pricing copyHigh priority
Polish onboarding2 subtasks
Review2
Feature page mockupsReady for review
Done4
Connect support emailCompleted
Add privacy linksCompleted
Visual planning, still connected to your lists.
The board is not a separate project universe. It uses the same tasks, reminders, notes, attachments, and shared lists as the rest of OnlyList.
Filter to one list
See every open task across all lists, or narrow the board when you want one project without the rest of life waving from the sidebar.
Full task details on cards
Cards show due dates, priority, list color, and subtask count. Open any card to see notes, attachments, comments, tags, and reminders.
When a board is better than a list.
- Use List view when you want fast capture and simple checking off.
- Use Board view when progress matters: waiting, blocked, review, done, and all the places tasks like to get stuck.
- Use Planner or Calendar when the question is not what stage work is in, but when it should happen.
- Use Matrix when you need to decide what deserves attention before worrying about status.
Common questions
Can I customise the board columns?
Yes. Rename, add, or delete columns to match your workflow. The defaults are To do, In progress, Waiting, and Done, but a content team might use Drafting, Editing, Review, and Published. Changes apply immediately and stay saved.
Is the board useful for solo work, not just teams?
Definitely. It is particularly useful for personal projects, content plans, home renovations, freelance client work, or anything where tracking progress stage-by-stage is clearer than a flat list. You do not need a team to benefit from a board.
Do tasks keep their details when I move them between columns?
Yes. Moving a card only changes its status column. All notes, due dates, reminders, subtasks, file attachments, tags, and priority levels stay exactly as they were.
Can I see all my lists on one board?
By default the board shows all open tasks across every list. Use the list filter to narrow it to a single list when you want focus. Tasks show their list color so you can tell them apart even in the combined view.
Is the kanban board free?
Board view is a Premium feature. The free plan includes list view, smart views, reminders, and all task details. Premium adds Board, Calendar, Planner, Matrix, device sync, sharing, and cloud backup.
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