Have you ever been inundated with an excess of tasks and cards on Trello? As someone who regularly utilizes Trello, I have encountered this predicament on occasion. During these instances, archiving old cards and boards can be a useful solution to maintain an orderly workspace and concentrate on prioritized tasks. In this piece, I will provide a tutorial on how to access the archive feature on Trello.
Finding the Archive
To access the archive feature in Trello, you first need to open the board that contains the cards you want to archive. Once you have the board open, you’ll notice a sidebar on the right side of the screen. Scroll down this sidebar until you find the section titled “ARCHIVED ITEMS.”
Within the “ARCHIVED ITEMS” section, you’ll see a list of all the cards that have been archived on that board. You can click on any card to view its details, comments, attachments, and activity history. If you want to restore a card from the archive, simply click on the “Send to Board” button at the top of the card.
It’s worth noting that when you archive a card, it does not delete any of its data. Instead, it removes the card from the active board and stores it safely in the archive for future reference.
Archiving a Card or Board
If you want to archive a specific card or an entire board, it’s a straightforward process. To archive a card, open the card you want to archive and click on the “Archive” button in the card’s header. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to archive the card. Click “Archive” again, and the card will be moved to the archive.
If you want to archive an entire board, open the board you wish to archive and click on the “Show Menu” button on the top right corner. In the menu that appears, scroll down and find the “More” section. Click on “More,” and then select “Close Board” from the dropdown menu.
A confirmation window will pop up, giving you the option to archive the board or delete it permanently. Click on “Archive” if you want to keep a copy of the board in the archive, or click on “Delete” if you want to remove the board and all its content permanently.
Accessing the Archive on Mobile
If you’re using Trello on your mobile device, you can also access the archive feature. On the Trello app, open the board that contains the cards you want to archive. From the board, tap on the three dots button in the top-right corner of the screen to access the board menu. Scroll down and tap on “Archived Items” to view the list of archived cards.
To restore a card from the archive, simply tap on the card and then select “Send to Board.” If you want to archive a card or board, follow the same steps as mentioned earlier.
Conclusion
Keeping your Trello workspace organized is essential for productivity and efficiency. By utilizing the archive feature, you can declutter your boards without permanently deleting valuable information. Whether you’re looking to archive old completed tasks or store important cards for future reference, Trello’s archive feature has got you covered. So give it a try and experience the benefits of a clean and organized Trello environment.