How to use board view in ClickUp
Switch a ClickUp List to Board view and drag task cards between status columns to update progress at a glance, with no extra menus needed.
Quick answer
Open your List in ClickUp and click the Board tab to see tasks as cards grouped by status. Drag a card from one column into another, such as from To do into In progress, and ClickUp updates the task status automatically. Check the column counts to confirm the move.
Steps at a glance
- Open the List that holds your tasks.
- Click the Board tab next to List.
- Find the task card in its status column.
- Drag the card into another column.
- Check the column counts to confirm the move.
Interactive demo
Summary
Board view shows each task as a card in a column for its status. Moving a card between columns changes the task status without opening the task, which makes it a fast way to track progress.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Board view
Open the List you want to work in. Next to the List tab at the top, click **Board**. ClickUp keeps the same tasks and regroups them as cards.
Step 2
Drag a card to another status column
Each column is a status, and the cards under it are tasks with that status. Press and hold the **Draft homepage copy** card, then drag it across and drop it in the **In progress** column.
Step 3
Check the card in its new column
The card now sits under **In progress**, and the counts at the top of the columns update to match: **to do** drops to 2 and **In progress** shows 1. Hover the card to see quick actions such as **Mark complete**.
Why this matters
You are running a launch with several tasks and want to see what is waiting and what is underway. Board view lets you move work forward with one drag and see the whole pipeline in a single glance.
Frequently asked questions
Does moving a card change the task?
Yes. The column is the task status, so dropping a card in a new column updates its status and the column counts.
Do my List tasks disappear when I switch to Board?
No. Board and List are two views of the same tasks, so you can switch back to List at any time.
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How to set task status in ClickUpChange a task's status in ClickUp from its list row. Open the status menu, pick a new status, and watch the task move to its new group.
How to create a task in ClickUpLearn how to create a task in ClickUp from a List view: open Add Task, name the task, and save it with Create Task so it appears in your List.
How to assign a task in ClickUpAssign a ClickUp task from List view: open the Assignee cell, pick yourself from the picker, close it with Esc, and confirm the avatar on the row.
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