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Converting Personal lists & tasks to boards and board-tasks
Converting Personal lists & tasks to boards and board-tasks

Easily move items around from personal lists to space boards.

Updated over 2 months ago

Bridge the gap between personal and collaborative productivity by seamlessly transforming your personal tasks and personal lists into board-tasks and boards. If you're upgrading from a free or Premium plan to a Family or Workspace (Teams) plan, you can easily convert your existing personal lists into boards and individual tasks into board-tasks. This ensures a smooth transition into collaborative work without losing any of your data, allowing you to quickly start working with your family/team and enhance your productivity together.


βœ… How to move a personal task to a Family/Workspace board

Once your Family Space or Workspace is set up, each member can easily move personal tasks into their space's boards via the web/desktop apps. The task will then appear on that board, making it visible to all members who have access to it. This feature is perfect for transferring individual tasks without needing to convert entire lists into boards.

To move a personal-task to a board, simply open the web/desktop app and follow the instructions below:

βœ… Moving a personal-task to a board from the Task Menu

  1. Open the Task's Menu.

  2. Click on the title of the list next to the reminder.

  3. Select the board in the "Move to..." pop-up.

πŸ“ Moving a personal-task to a board from the List View

  1. Hover over the task in the list.

  2. Click on the three dots menu on the right.

  3. Select "Lists".

  4. Select the board in the "Move to..." pop-up.

πŸ’‘ Note: On order to move personal-tasks into your Family Space/Workspace you will need to have at least 1 active board. To learn how to create boards, see here.


πŸ“ How to convert a personal list into a Family/Workspace board

After setting up your Family Space or Workspace, you can easily convert any of your personal lists into a board, along with all its tasks via the Web/desktop apps. Once converted, a new board with the same title as your list will be created in the space, featuring two sections: 'checked' and 'unchecked' to reflect the status of your existing tasks (you can edit/change the sections later as detailed here).

This board will be accessible to all space members unless you set it to private. Your original personal list will remain in your account, giving you the flexibility to keep or delete it as needed. If a converted board is no longer relevant, you can also archive it to keep your space organized.

To move a personal-task to a board, simply open the web/desktop app and follow the instructions below:

  1. Open the list.

  2. Click on the three dots menu next to the title.

  3. Select "Convert to board".

πŸ’‘ Note: Each conversion creates a new board, so you can’t add an entire list to an existing board.


🎯 FAQs

πŸš€ Do I need a Family or Workspace plan to convert personal lists and tasks?

Yes, converting personal lists and tasks to boards and board-tasks requires upgrading to a Family or Workspace (Teams) plan. This feature allows for seamless collaboration and data management within your chosen plan.

πŸͺ§ Can I convert a personal list into an existing board?

No, converting a personal list will always create a new board with the same title as the list. You cannot add an entire list to an existing board, ensuring that each conversion results in a separate board for better organization.

πŸ€” What happens to my personal list after I convert it to a board?

After converting a personal list to a board, the original personal list remains in your account. You can choose to keep it for personal reference or delete it if it's no longer needed.

πŸ’Ύ Will I lose any data when I convert my personal lists and tasks?

No, converting personal lists and tasks to boards and board-tasks does not result in any data loss. All your existing tasks and lists are preserved and transferred to the new boards, ensuring a smooth transition without losing any information. For converted lists, the original list will remain in the account even after being created as a board.

πŸ”€ Can I move individual tasks back to my personal lists after transferring them to boards?

No, at this time you cannot move tasks back from a board to your personal lists.

πŸ”’ How do I set a converted board to private or public?

After converting a personal list to a board, you can set the board to private or public through the board’s settings as detailed here, to control who can access and view the board.

πŸ€” Is there a limit to how many personal lists I can convert to boards?

There is no specific limit to the number of personal lists you can convert to boards. You can create as many boards as needed to organize your tasks.

πŸ‘€ Can other members see my converted boards?

Yes, once you convert a personal list to a board within a Family Space or Workspace, all members with access to that space can view and interact with the board, unless you set it to private.

❌ How do I archive a converted board if it's no longer needed?

To archive a converted board, go to the board’s settings and select the option to archive as detailed here.

✏️ Can I customize the board-sections when converting a personal list to a board?

By default, converting a personal list to a board creates two sections: 'checked' and 'unchecked' based on the status of your tasks. You can edit/change the sections later as detailed here

πŸ‘Ύ What should I do if I encounter issues while converting my personal lists and tasks?

If you experience any issues while converting your personal lists and tasks, ensure that you are on a Family or Workspace plan and that your app is updated to the latest version. If problems persist, please submit a bug report here so that our Support Team can assist you.

πŸ—ƒοΈ Can I convert tasks from multiple personal lists at the same time?

Each personal list must be converted individually and will create separate boards. There is no option to batch convert multiple lists into boards simultaneously.

πŸ”„ Do converted boards sync across all my devices?

Yes, once a personal list is converted to a board, it syncs across all your devices, allowing you to access and manage your boards from anywhere.

πŸ‘€ Can I assign tasks to other members after converting them to board tasks?

Yes, after converting personal tasks to board tasks, you can assign them to other members within the board, facilitating collaboration and task management within your team.

❌ How do I delete a board that was converted from a personal list?

To delete a converted board, go to the board’s settings and select the option to 'archive as detailed here. Confirm the deletion to remove the board permanently from your Family Space or Workspace.

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