Custom Columns
Tailor your board layout to match your workflow by adding, editing, and reordering columns.
Adding Columns
- Navigate to Project Settings → Board
- Click Add Column
- Enter a column name (e.g., "QA Review", "Design")
- Choose a color for visual identification
- Drag the new column to the desired position
Editing Columns
Click the column header on the board or visit Project Settings → Board to:
- Rename — update the column name
- Change color — pick a new column color
- Set WIP limit — restrict the maximum number of tasks
- Reorder — drag columns to rearrange them
Deleting Columns
To delete a column, open Project Settings → Board, hover over the column, and click the trash icon. You'll be prompted to move existing tasks to another column before the deletion completes.
Column Types
Each column has a type that determines how tasks in that column are treated:
- Backlog — tasks that haven't been started yet
- Active — tasks currently being worked on
- Done — completed tasks; moving a task here automatically resolves it
You can set the column type when creating or editing a column. The type affects analytics, cycle time calculations, and automation rules.
Mapping to Task Statuses
Columns map directly to task statuses. When a task moves to a new column, its status updates automatically. This mapping also works in reverse — changing a task's status via the API or a keyboard shortcut moves it to the corresponding column on the board.
Column Policies
Policies let you enforce rules for each column:
- Required fields — block tasks from entering unless specific fields are filled (e.g., assignee required in "In Progress")
- Auto-assign — automatically assign a task to the person who moves it
- Notifications — notify specific members when tasks enter or leave a column