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Adding Notes, Checklists, and Files to Board Tasks

Enrich every task with detailed notes, structured checklists, and relevant attachments.

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Whether you're managing a family project or collaborating with teammates, details matter. Notes, checklists, and file attachments ensure that everyone knows what’s going on - no extra messages needed. You can break down complex work into smaller steps, assign responsibilities, and attach files that support your tasks, all from one place.


✅ Who Can Use This Feature?

  • Free: Not available

  • Premium: Not available

  • Family: ✅ Supported (no third-party files)

  • Workspace: ✅ Fully supported

Available on: Web, Desktop, Android, iOS

Each task can include multiple notes, checklists, and attachments. The total storage limit for attachments per task is 100MB.


🗒️ How to Add Notes

Notes are a great way to provide background, clarify details, or leave helpful instructions within any task.

💡 Notes are plain-text only and can be edited at any time.

💻 On Web/Desktop

  1. Open the task from your board.

  2. Type directly into the “Add notes…” section.

  3. Your changes will save automatically.

📱 On Android/iOS

  1. Open a board task.

  2. Scroll to the notes area and type your text.

  3. Tap Done when finished.


✅ How to Create and Use Checklists

Checklists help you break down tasks into smaller to-dos. You can add multiple checklists, assign items to others, and even set individual due dates.

💻 On Web/Desktop

  1. Open a board task.

  2. Click the blue + button → Checklist.

  3. Name your checklist and begin adding items.

  4. Drag and drop items to reorder.

  5. Use the 3-dot menu next to each item to assign or set a due date.

📱 On Android/iOS

  1. Tap “Tap to add checklist” inside a task.

  2. Enter a name and tap save.

  3. Use “Add new item” to continue building the list.

  4. Tap any checklist item to assign or schedule.

👤 How to Assign and Set Due Dates for Checklist Items

  1. Tap or click the 3-dot icon next to any checklist item.

  2. Select Assign member or Set due date.

  3. Your changes will appear right next to the item.


📎 How to Attach Files

You can add images, audio, or documents to give your tasks more depth.

💡 HEIC files are supported. Gallery preview is only available on Web.

💻 On Web/Desktop

  1. Open the task.

  2. Click the blue + icon → Attachment.

  3. Upload a file or drag-and-drop it into the task.

  4. Click on files to preview them.

  5. Use the trash icon to remove.

📱 On Android/iOS

  1. Tap “Tap to add attachment” inside the task.

  2. Select a file from your device.

  3. Tap the top-right save icon.

  4. Tap files to preview, or remove them with X.


☁️ Using Third-Party Attachments (Workspace Only)

If you’re on a Workspace plan, you can attach files from cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box.

💡 Third-party files can only be added via Web but are visible on all platforms.

💻 On Web/Desktop

  1. Open a task.

  2. Click the blue + → choose your file service.

  3. Log in and pick your file.

  4. Files will display with the service logo next to them.


🙋 FAQs

📎 Can I attach files from Google Drive or Dropbox?

Yes—but only on the Workspace plan, and only from the Web app.

📄 Can I attach files to personal tasks too?

Yes, but functionality may differ. See Personal Tasks Guide.

🔢 Is there a limit to how many notes or checklists I can add?

There’s no limit! You can add as many as needed. File size is limited to 100MB per task.

📱 Can I view third-party files on mobile?

Yes. While you can only attach them on Web, all devices can view them.

👥 Can checklist items be assigned to different people?

Yes. Use the 3-dot menu beside each item to assign it to someone.

🎛️ Can I reorder checklist items?

Absolutely—just drag and drop the items in your preferred order (Web only).

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