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Filtering & Search

Find the cards you need quickly

What is Filtering?

Filtering helps you focus on specific cards by hiding those that don't match your criteria. You can filter by labels, assignees, due dates, priority, and more.

When filters are active, only matching cards are shown on the board. This is perfect for focusing on your tasks, finding overdue items, or viewing work by team member.

Accessing the Filter Panel

  1. Open your board - Navigate to the board you want to filter.
  2. Find the Filter button - Located in the board header, usually near the search bar.
  3. Click "Filter" - A filter panel opens showing all available options.
  4. Select your criteria - Choose which filters to apply.
  5. Filters apply immediately - The board updates in real-time as you select options.

Filtering by Labels

  1. Open the filter panel - Click the Filter button.
  2. Find the Labels section - Shows all labels used on this board.
  3. Click on one or more labels - Selected labels become highlighted.
  4. Cards are filtered - Only cards with the selected labels are shown.
  5. Select multiple labels - Cards matching ANY of the selected labels appear (OR logic).

Filtering by Assignee

  1. Open the filter panel - Click the Filter button.
  2. Find the Members/Assignees section - Shows team members on this board.
  3. Click on a team member - Their avatar becomes highlighted.
  4. View their cards - Only cards assigned to that person are shown.
  5. Filter by "Assigned to me" - Quick option to see only your own cards.
  6. Filter by "No assignee" - Find unassigned cards that need an owner.

Filtering by Due Date

Due date filters help you focus on time-sensitive work:

  • Overdue - Cards with due dates that have passed.
  • Due Today - Cards due within the current day.
  • Due This Week - Cards due within the next 7 days.
  • Due This Month - Cards due within the current month.
  • No Due Date - Cards without a due date set.
  • Custom Range - Select specific start and end dates.

Filtering by Priority

  1. Open the filter panel - Click the Filter button.
  2. Find the Priority section - Shows High, Medium, and Low options.
  3. Select priority levels - Click one or more priorities to filter.
  4. Focus on urgent work - Filter by "High" to see critical tasks.
  5. Combine with other filters - Filter by High priority AND Due This Week.

Using Search

  1. Find the search bar - Usually in the board header or accessible via Ctrl+K.
  2. Type your search term - Search matches card titles and descriptions.
  3. Results appear instantly - Cards matching your search are highlighted or shown.
  4. Search across boards - Global search finds cards across all your boards.
  5. Clear the search - Delete the text or click the X to show all cards again.

Clearing Filters

  1. Notice the filter indicator - When filters are active, you'll see a badge or indicator.
  2. Click individual filters to remove - Toggle off specific filter options.
  3. Or click "Clear All" - Removes all active filters at once.
  4. Board returns to normal - All cards are visible again.

Useful Filter Combinations

My Urgent Tasks

Assigned to me + High priority + Due this week

Unassigned Work

No assignee filter - find tasks that need an owner

Overdue Items

Due date: Overdue - see what needs immediate attention

Bug Fixes

Label: "Bug" - see all bugs across the board

Blocked Items

Is Blocked: true - find cards that can't progress

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K) for quick access to global search
  • Combine multiple filters to narrow down exactly what you need
  • Filter by "Assigned to me" at the start of each day to see your tasks
  • Check the "Overdue" filter regularly to catch slipping deadlines
  • Use the "No due date" filter to find tasks that need scheduling
  • Filters are temporary - they reset when you leave the board