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Settings

Last updated: 23 March 2026

Access the settings panel to configure your board’s structure, links, and display options.

Opening Settings

The settings are accessed through the left sidebar. Click on any section header to expand it.

Sidebar Sections

Section Contains Purpose
Overview Statistics display Work item count, link count, external links
General Settings Separate linked cards, Order Display options and card sorting configuration
Board Structure Vertical swimlanes, Horizontal swimlanes, Grouping Spatial organization of cards
Links Style, Display Link type visibility and appearance

General Settings Section

The General Settings section contains:

Setting Description
Separate linked cards Toggle to visually separate cards with dependencies from standalone cards
Order subsection Multi-field sorting with direction toggles (↑ ascending, ↓ descending)

Separate Linked Cards

When enabled, cards with issue links move to a separate zone at the bottom of each swimlane cell. This helps highlight dependency chains.

Order/Sorting

Configure how cards are sorted within each cell:

  • Add multiple sort dimensions
  • Toggle ascending/descending per field
  • Drag to reorder priority
  • Remove dimensions you don’t need

Board Structure Section

Configure the visual organization of your board:

Subsection Creates
Vertical swimlanes Columns on the board
Horizontal swimlanes Rows on the board
Grouping Collapsible card groups within cells

Links Section

Control how dependencies appear on your board:

Subsection Purpose
Style Customize colors, line styles, thickness, and arrow types per link type
Display Toggle visibility of link types (outward/inward)

Data Source

The data source is selected in the header bar, not the sidebar:

Control Purpose
Data source type Choose between Space (project) or Filter
Data source selector Select the specific space or filter

Related Topics

  • Board Configuration – Detailed configuration guide
  • Sorting – Multi-field sorting details
  • Links – Link visibility and styling
  • Managing Configurations – Save and share boards

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