Areas

Areas in LocalBoards represent the columns within a board. They are used to organize and categorize tasks or cards based on their status or stage in a workflow. For example, you might have areas like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done" to track the progress of tasks.

Creating an Area

To create a new area within a board:

1. Open the board where you want to add the area.
2. Click on the "Add Area" button on the board.
3. Enter a name for the area (e.g., "To Do," "In Progress," "Done").
4. Click "Save" to create the area.

Managing Areas

Editing an Area

To edit an existing area:

1. Open the board containing the area.
2. Click on the area name associated with the area.
3. Update the area name.
4. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Deleting an Area

To delete an area:

1. Open the board containing the area.
2. Click the "Delete" button associated with the area.
3. Confirm the deletion in the prompt.

Organizing Cards within Areas

Once you have created areas, you can organize your cards (tasks) within them:

1. Drag and drop cards from one area to another to update their status.
2. Use areas to represent different stages of your workflow (e.g., "Backlog," "In Progress," "Review," "Done").

Best Practices for Using Areas

• Use Clear Names: Choose clear and descriptive names for your areas to make the workflow intuitive.
• Limit the Number of Areas: Avoid creating too many areas, as this can make the board cluttered and harder to manage.
• Standardize Workflows: Use consistent area names across boards to maintain uniformity in your workflows.

Examples of Areas

Here are some examples of how you might use areas in LocalBoards:

• To Do: Tasks that are planned but not yet started.
• In Progress: Tasks that are currently being worked on.
• Review: Tasks that are awaiting review or approval.
• Done: Tasks that have been completed.
• Backlog: Tasks that are not yet prioritized or scheduled.

Areas help you visualize your workflow and track the progress of tasks within a board.