Using Kanbans for Project Management

Updated October 26, 2026 154 views

Using Kanbans for Project Management

Organize tasks and workflows with visual kanban boards.

Accessing Kanbans

Desktop

  • Click Kanbans in the left sidebar
  • View your boards
  • Create and manage cards

Mobile

  • Tap Kanbans in navigation
  • Horizontal scrolling boards
  • Touch-optimized interface

Desktop Kanban View

Board Layout

  • Columns represent stages
  • Cards move between columns
  • Drag and drop interaction

Card Details

  • Click card to open details
  • Side panel shows full info
  • Edit inline or in modal

Actions

  • Drag cards between columns
  • Right-click for context menu
  • Keyboard shortcuts available

Mobile Kanban View

Horizontal Scrolling

  • Swipe left/right between columns
  • Columns stack horizontally
  • Current column highlighted

Card Interactions

  • Tap: Open card details
  • Long Press: Move mode
  • Drag: Move to new column

Mobile-Optimized Features

  • Larger touch targets
  • Swipe gestures
  • Floating action button

Creating Cards

Desktop

  1. Click Add Card in column
  2. Enter card title
  3. Press Enter or click Save
  4. Click to add details

Mobile

  1. Tap + in column or floating button
  2. Enter title
  3. Tap Save
  4. Tap card to add details

Moving Cards

Desktop

Drag and drop:

  • Click and hold card
  • Drag to target column
  • Release to drop

Mobile

  1. Long press card
  2. Drag to column
  3. Or use move menu option

Card Details

Information

  • Title and description
  • Assigned members
  • Due date
  • Labels/tags
  • Attachments
  • Comments

Editing

  • Desktop: Click fields to edit
  • Mobile: Tap edit icon or fields

Kanban Automations

Set up automatic actions:

  • Move card triggers action
  • Send notifications
  • Update status
  • Create tasks

Works same on all devices—set up once, works everywhere.

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