> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wey.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Kanban View

> Manage work with a visual column-based board

## Overview

The Kanban View displays your items in columns, making it easy to track status and move work through stages. It's ideal for sprint planning, status tracking, and workflow management.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/wey/8rsqLJUfBx2_EIQ2/images/kanban.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8rsqLJUfBx2_EIQ2&q=85&s=f282d0992a51c86786b2c27238acbc09" alt="Kanban View" width="3420" height="1710" data-path="images/kanban.png" />
</Frame>

## Key Features

### Columns

Items are organized into columns based on their status or other properties:

* **Default columns**: To Do, In Progress, Done
* **Custom columns**: Configure columns to match your workflow

### Cards

Each item appears as a card showing:

* **Item name**: The title of the item
* **Item type badge**: Color-coded indicator
* **Key details**: Dates, assignee, priority
* **Child indicator**: Shows if the item has children

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wey/images/placeholder-kanban-card.png" alt="Kanban Card" />
</Frame>

## Interacting with Items

### Moving Cards

Drag cards between columns to update their status:

1. Click and hold on a card
2. Drag to another column
3. Release to update the item's status

### Card Details

Click on a card to open the detail panel:

* View and edit all item properties
* See parent and child items
* Update status, dates, and more

### Reordering

Drag cards within a column to change their order:

1. Click and hold on a card
2. Drag up or down within the column
3. Release to reorder

## Column Configuration

Customize your Kanban board columns:

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wey/images/placeholder-kanban-config.png" alt="Kanban Configuration" />
</Frame>

* **Add columns**: Create new status columns
* **Rename columns**: Use terminology that fits your team
* **Reorder columns**: Arrange columns to match your workflow
* **Column limits**: Set WIP (work in progress) limits

## Filtering

Use the filter bar to focus on specific items:

| Filter           | Description                                     |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Item Type**    | Show only specific types (Epics, Stories, etc.) |
| **Product Area** | Filter by product area                          |
| **Date Range**   | Show items within a date range                  |
| **Priority**     | Filter by strategic priority                    |

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Sprint Planning">
    Use Kanban for active sprint work. Filter to current sprint items and track progress.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Daily Standups">
    Review the board in daily standups. Focus on "In Progress" column and blockers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="WIP Limits">
    Set column limits to prevent overloading. This helps maintain focus and flow.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="List View" icon="list" href="/docs/views/list-view">
    See items in a detailed list format.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creating Items" icon="plus" href="/docs/items/creating-items">
    Add new items to your Kanban board.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>