Projects
Create and manage projects in CommFlow TaskFlow with customizable boards and team collaboration.
Projects#
Projects are the foundation of TaskFlow. They contain boards, lists, and tasks that help your team organize and track work.
Creating Projects#
New Project#
- Go to TaskFlow in sidebar
- Click New Project button
- Fill in project details:
- Name - Project title
- Description - Brief overview
- Template - Optional starting template
- Privacy - Public or private
- Click Create Project
Project Templates#
Start faster with templates:
| Template | Lists Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Blank | To Do, In Progress, Done | Custom workflows |
| Basic Kanban | Backlog, To Do, In Progress, Done | Simple projects |
| Software Development | Backlog, Sprint, In Progress, Review, Done | Dev teams |
| Marketing Campaign | Ideas, Planning, In Progress, Review, Published | Marketing |
| Content Pipeline | Ideas, Writing, Editing, Review, Published | Content teams |
Importing Projects#
Import from other tools:
- Click New Project
- Select Import
- Choose source:
- CSV file
- Trello
- Asana (via CSV)
- Map fields
- Click Import
Project Settings#
General Settings#
Access via Project > Settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Project display name |
| Description | Project overview |
| Icon | Visual identifier |
| Color | Project color theme |
| Privacy | Public or private |
Privacy Settings#
Public Project:
- Visible to all workspace members
- Anyone can view tasks
- Only members can edit
Private Project:
- Only invited members can see
- Hidden from project list for non-members
- Full control over access
Managing Lists#
Default Lists#
New projects include:
To Do → In Progress → Done
Creating Lists#
- Click + Add List at right of board
- Enter list name
- Press Enter or click Create
Customizing Lists#
Click list header for options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Rename | Change list name |
| Color | Set list color |
| Copy | Duplicate list |
| Move | Reorder list |
| Archive | Hide list |
| Delete | Remove list and tasks |
List Limits#
Set WIP (Work In Progress) limits:
- Click list header
- Select Set Limit
- Enter maximum tasks
- List shows warning when exceeded
Reordering Lists#
- Drag list header left or right
- Drop in new position
- Order saves automatically
Project Members#
Inviting Members#
- Click Members in project header
- Click Invite
- Search for team members
- Select role
- Click Add
Member Roles#
| Role | Can View | Can Edit | Can Manage | Can Delete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewer | Yes | No | No | No |
| Member | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Admin | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Owner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Removing Members#
- Go to Members
- Find member
- Click Remove
- Confirm removal
Board Views#
Kanban Board#
Default view with draggable cards:
- Tasks organized in columns
- Drag to move between lists
- Visual workflow tracking
List View#
Linear task list:
- All tasks in one view
- Sortable columns
- Bulk selection
Calendar View#
Tasks by due date:
- Monthly calendar layout
- Tasks on their due dates
- Drag to reschedule
Timeline View#
Gantt-style view (Business plan):
- Tasks as horizontal bars
- Show duration and dependencies
- Track project timeline
Filtering & Sorting#
Quick Filters#
Filter tasks quickly:
| Filter | Shows |
|---|---|
| My Tasks | Tasks assigned to you |
| Unassigned | Tasks with no assignee |
| Due Soon | Tasks due this week |
| Overdue | Past due date |
Advanced Filters#
- Click Filter button
- Add filter conditions:
- Assignee
- Due date
- Priority
- Labels
- Created date
- Apply filters
Saved Views#
Save filter combinations:
- Apply filters
- Click Save View
- Name your view
- Access from dropdown
Sorting#
Sort tasks within lists:
| Sort By | Order |
|---|---|
| Due Date | Earliest first |
| Priority | Highest first |
| Alphabetical | A-Z |
| Created | Newest first |
| Custom | Drag to reorder |
Project Activity#
Activity Feed#
Track all project changes:
Project Activity
─────────────────────────────
Today
• Sarah created task "Design homepage"
• John moved "API integration" to Done
• Mike commented on "User research"
Yesterday
• Sarah added John to project
• Project settings updated
Notifications#
Project notifications for:
- New tasks assigned to you
- Comments on your tasks
- Tasks moved to specific lists
- Due date reminders
Archiving & Deleting#
Archiving Projects#
Archive completed projects:
- Go to Project Settings
- Click Archive Project
- Confirm archive
Archived projects:
- Hidden from main list
- Still accessible in Archives
- Can be restored anytime
Restoring Projects#
- Go to TaskFlow > Archived
- Find project
- Click Restore
Deleting Projects#
Permanently delete:
- Go to Project Settings
- Click Delete Project
- Type project name to confirm
- Click Delete Permanently
Warning: This cannot be undone. All tasks, comments, and attachments are deleted.
Keyboard Shortcuts#
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
N | New task |
P | New project |
F | Open filter |
1-9 | Switch lists |
/ | Search |
? | Show shortcuts |
Best Practices#
Project Organization#
- One project per initiative - Don't mix unrelated work
- Clear naming - Use descriptive project names
- Consistent lists - Standardize across similar projects
- Regular cleanup - Archive completed projects
Team Collaboration#
- Define roles - Clear responsibilities
- Update regularly - Keep cards current
- Use comments - Discuss on tasks, not elsewhere
- Tag wisely - Don't over-label
Next Steps#
- Tasks - Master task management
- TaskFlow Overview - Return to overview
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