Questions tagged [trello]
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Is it possible to use strikethrough (<s>, <strike>, <del>) in Trello?
Trello accepts Markdown in card descriptions and it even helpfully links to the Markdown syntax page.
That page mentions that "for any markup that is not covered by Markdown’s syntax, you simply use ...
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How do I delete a list or card in Trello?
I have recently been exploring the new web application Trello and I accidentally created a list by mistake.
I figured out how to remove the list from the board by archiving it but in reality I ...
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Is it possible to export my data from Trello, to back it up?
Is there a way to export my data from Trello to my own computer?
I'm happy to accept any file format, so long as the data is in a file-format that can be parsed, e.g. I'm comfortable with writing a ...
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Once a due date passes and the card is done, how do I keep the card and lose the red due date alert?
I have a card with a due date of today. The task is complete, and we've moved it to our "Done" list.
How can I update the card so that the due date icon is not red implying that it is late while ...
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How can I import a large list of tasks into Trello
How can I import a large list of tasks (.csv or .txt) into Trello and convert into cards that are part of a list
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Is there a way to use Trello offline?
Sometimes I work on a bus or in places, where I can't use internet.
Is there a way to use Trello offline?
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Can a card in Trello display a table?
The markdown syntax says that you can use regular HTML and specifically mentions <table> as being possible. The only restrictions being that you have blank lines before and after the table, and ...
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Can I host my own instance of Trello?
I like using Trello, but my company might block the site at any time so I am uncomfortable really depending on it. Is there anyway to buy a version to host within my company?
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Is it possible to have more than six labels in Trello?
Trello provides six color codes for cards. I can change the name of those labels, but I don't seem to be able to add more.
I would like to label cards by "service area", and it happens we have twelve ...
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How can I mark a card in Trello as done and keep it in the original list?
Is there a way to mark a card as done without moving it to a list named "done"? I'd like to keep the card in the list but show that it is done.
We love using Trello. I am using it with a bunch of ...
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Move Trello boards between organizations
I'd like to move a board to a different organization, but it appears that the organization can't be changed once set.
Is it at all possible to move boards around like this?
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How do you handle dependencies between cards with Trello?
I was wondering how people handle dependencies between cards in Trello.
If one of the cards needs to be Done before work can begin on another one, what do you do? These cards are big features, each ...
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Is Trello going to a pay model?
I'm loving Trello. I love the simplicity of it and how easy it is to build projects in it. I'm creating boards like crazy but I need to know that I'm not setting myself up for a heartache in the next ...
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How to undo card archive on Trello?
I accidentally hit c with a card selected and archived the card. I tried to undo the archive but couldn't find the option. I tried moving the card back to the list but that didn't seem to work.
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What is the meaning of the little colored boxes (badges) on avatars in Trello?
My avatars have little little colored boxes in the lower right corners, sometimes yellow or green. Under the Members list I also have a blue box - I guessed this was an "owner" indicator.
I didn't ...
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How do I copy a checklist from one card to another
How do I copy or clone a checklist from one card to another in Trello?
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Labelling Several Cards in Trello
Is it possible to add label colours to several cards at once?
Perhaps some kind of select all option?
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How do I move a list to another board in Trello?
I can easily drag cards between lists, and I can also rearrange the lists in a board but I am not seeing a way to move a list to another board?
Is this possible?
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How can I resize the column width of list in Trello?
How do you resize the column width of a list in Trello?
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Add a Hyperlink to a Trello card
I have recently been exploring the new web application Trello and I want to add hyperlinks to a card.
Is this possible?
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How do I print a list in Trello for offline use?
I would like to print an entire list in Trello for offline review. How do can I do this?
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Merge cards in Trello?
In capturing requirements from a user, I recorded information on two cards for a requested report, and then realized that the user (just due to a lack of technical knowledge, which the user shouldn't ...
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Recurring cards on a monthly basis in Trello
Is there a way to create recurring cards/tasks in Trello? This is the only thing that's preventing our organization from using Trello vs. Producteev.
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How do I remove a sticker in Trello?
How do I remove stickers from cards in Trello?
Adding stickers in Trello is easy enough. Just drag them over from the stickers at the right:
However, how can a sticker be removed again?
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How do I change date and time formats in Trello?
How do I change the formatting of time and dates in Trello?
I'm looking to change the following:
time presentation to 24 hour clock instead of 12
date format to DD/MM/YY instead of MM/DD/YY?
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How do I delete a board in Trello?
Is it possible to delete a board in Trello? I see how to pin or unpin it, or add it to an organization. Best I can come up with is remove everyone else from it and set it to member visibility. Guess I ...
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Can Trello card description edits be logged in activity/history?
It doesn't look like adding/editing the description of a card causes any log to the activity history of a board. Is there a way to turn this on or to cause the logging to happen?
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Shortcut key for moving cards up or down in Trello
Is there a keyboard shortcut that moves Trello cards up or down in list order?
I want to prioritize cards without dragging and dropping.
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Is it possible to add story points and velocity tracking to Trello?
I really like what Trello can do if only it could also have story points and trajectory for projects. Is there any way of doing that?
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Outline of Trello used for Web Project / Design Management [closed]
Does anyone have a good layout for using trello in Web Project / Design management?
I've got a team spread over the world and would like to switch from Basecamp (I think) to something like Trello (...
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What is the quickest way to add a trello card to the top of a list, rather than bottom?
What is the quickest way to add a new trello card to the top of a list?
Clicking add to card on the bottom and dragging to the top seems a bit slow
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What is the best way to paste code into a Trello card?
When I try to paste code into Trello I get very weird formatting after saving but it seems it does format code, I just can't get it to work right. Currently I'm just putting links to Gist, but I would ...
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Set first day of week on Trello calendar to Monday?
Is it possible to set the first day of the week to Monday instead of Sunday for the due calendar?
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Can I browse all the public Trello boards available?
Is there a way to browse public boards on Trello?
I would be interested in how other users set up their boards and what they use it for.
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Selecting multiple Trello cards in order to move them to another list
How do I select multiple cards in Trello so that I can move them onto another list?
I would like to pick, say 10 cards, that are located adjacently to each other and drag and drop them to another ...
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How do I embed an image from the web into a Trello card comment or description?
So far I have been successful embedding Youtube videos into Trello card comments; simply by including the URL in the comment Trello picks it up and renders an embedded Youtube thumbnail.
What I ...
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What time zone are due dates in?
When setting a due date, what is the time zone for which you are setting it? Is it possible for each user to have their own time zone so that when a team member in one zone sets a deadline the correct ...
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How to select multiple cards in a Trello board
I need to select multiple cards (let's say after a filter operation) to add them in a checklist of another card. I do not see any way to perform this operation.
Another close use case I have is to ...
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How do I delete an organisation from Trello?
I have made three organisations in Trello and I only need the one.
At the moment I am the only member of any of them.
How can I delete an organisation that I've created?
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Trello How do I find all the cards “Archived” when on a particular List?
I'd like to find all the Archived cards from a given list. I'm fine with using the web site or using the Trello API.
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How can I remove myself from a Trello organization?
I'm part of an organization on Trello, and would like to remove myself. How do I do so?
(This is a frequently asked question being posted by a member of the Trello team.)
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Does Trello support the idea of Tags?
I see that I can add blank color labels to cards but does Trello support the ability to have Tags. I see on the Trello team's board there are cards that say "Bug" or "Feature" but I can't figure out ...
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How do I change the owner of a board or organization in Trello?
I need to transfer ownership of my board/organization.
I set it up but now need to pass the day-to-day management of the board onto the people who'll actually be using it.
How do I do this?
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How do I assign a due date to a card in Trello?
I want to set a due date on a card in Trello. How do I do so?
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Default card assignment to self
I'm just getting acquainted with Trello and I do not have much experience with other tools. I am looking for a tool that can help me manage several personal projects and I've started out by setting up ...
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Creating a sublist inside a Trello list
Is it posible to make a sublist inside a Trello list? (It would be very useful.)
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How do I report bugs for Trello?
I am having quite a few problems with Trello at the moment, and my peers at work are finding the experience less than optimal.
I see a great future in this product and I would like to help in any ...
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Moving cards between boards
Is there a way to move single cards between boards? I have lists that grow into becoming a project of their own and would be more managable in a separate board.
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Does Trello send email notifications?
Does Trello send email notifications when a task is modified? Or do we have to log in and check to see if tasks have been updated?
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How can I create a recurring task in check lists?
I am new to Trello and would have several tasks that I need to do regularly. Is there a way in the due date or check list to do this?
