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The Backlog view provides a spreadsheet-style interface for rapidly adding tasks and managing your project’s work queue. It emphasizes speed with inline editing, drag-and-drop reordering, and flexible filtering and grouping options.

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Quick Task Creation

The Backlog view features a dedicated quick-add form at the top of the page where you can rapidly create tasks:
1

Enter task details

Fill in the task title, start date, and due date in the quick-add form. All three fields are required.
2

Submit the task

Press Enter or click the Add task button to create the task. The task is automatically added to the backlog column with P1 priority.
3

Continue adding

The form clears after creation, allowing you to immediately add another task. The dates persist for convenience.
The due date must be the same as or later than the start date. If you enter an invalid date range, you’ll receive an error message.

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Inline Editing

Every task in the Backlog view can be edited directly in the table without opening a modal:

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Editable Fields

Click directly into the title field to edit the task name. Changes save automatically as you type.
Use the dropdown to assign a team member or select “Unassigned” to remove the assignment. Only one assignee per task is supported in the backlog view.
Click the date picker to select a new due date. You can also clear the due date entirely.
Choose between three priority levels:
  • P0: Critical/urgent tasks
  • P1: Normal priority (default)
  • P2: Low priority
Move tasks between workflow columns (Backlog, To Do, In Progress, Done) using the status dropdown.
If you have a Viewer role on the project, all editing controls will be disabled. You can still view and filter the backlog.

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Drag-and-Drop Reordering

Tasks in the Backlog view can be manually reordered to set priorities:
  1. Grab the ⋮⋮ handle on the left side of any task row
  2. Drag the task up or down to its new position
  3. Release to save the new order
Drag-and-drop reordering is only available when:
  • No filters are applied (all filters set to “All”)
  • No grouping is active (Group by: “No grouping”)
  • You have Editor or Owner role
When filters or grouping are active, the drag handle will be disabled.

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Filtering Tasks

The Backlog view includes five filter controls to help you focus on specific tasks:

Status Filter

Filter by workflow column to see tasks in specific stages (Backlog, To Do, In Progress, Done, or any custom columns).

Assignee Filter

Show only tasks assigned to a specific team member, or view all unassigned tasks.

Due Date Filter

Filter by due date criteria:
  • Any due: All tasks
  • Overdue: Past the due date
  • This week: Due in the next 7 days
  • No due date: Tasks without a due date

Tag Filter

Filter by task tags. Only tags currently in use on tasks will appear in the dropdown.
All filters work together - you can combine multiple filters to create precise views of your work.

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Grouping Options

Organize your backlog by grouping tasks into logical sections:
The default view shows all tasks in a single flat list, ordered by their rank.
When grouping is active, drag-and-drop reordering is disabled because the visual order no longer matches the underlying task rank.

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Deleting Tasks

Each task row includes a delete button (trash icon) on the right side:
  1. Click the trash icon
  2. Confirm the deletion in the dialog that appears
  3. The task is permanently removed
Task deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you want to delete the task before confirming.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

The Backlog view supports keyboard shortcuts for faster workflows:
  • Enter in the quick-add title field: Create the task
  • Tab: Navigate between form fields and table cells

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Empty State

If your backlog has no tasks yet, you’ll see a message: “No tasks yet. Add your first task with Enter and continue planning.” Start by using the quick-add form to create your first task.

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