Highlighting Tasks: Stay Focused on What Matters

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A busy board can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when you’re juggling tasks with varying priorities. The Highlight Feature makes it easy to cut through the noise, letting you filter and visually emphasize tasks that meet specific criteria.

Here’s how to use this feature to stay on top of your projects:

How to Use the Highlight Feature

Screenshot showcasing Kerika's powerful Highlight feature, accessed via the Highlight icon on the board menu. The image displays the 'HIGHLIGHT TASKS ON THIS BOARD' panel, revealing both predefined filters ('What's assigned to me', 'What needs attention', 'What's overdue', etc.) and extensive 'Custom highlight' options (by assignee, status, due date, priority, tags). This allows users to instantly cut through the clutter on busy project boards and focus precisely on the tasks that matter most to them, enhancing personal productivity and workflow flexibility. The high degree of customizability ensures users can tailor their view to perfectly match their specific needs and work style.

1. Access the Highlight Option

Click the Highlight Icon on your board.

2. Choose What to Highlight

Select from predefined options or create custom filters:

  • What’s assigned to me: Instantly see all the tasks assigned to you, so you can stay on top of your responsibilities.
  • What needs attention: Highlights tasks that may require follow-up or have upcoming deadlines, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • What’s marked as High Priority or Critical: Focus on tasks that are essential to the project’s success.
  • What’s overdue: Clearly identifies tasks that are past their due dates, helping you address delays quickly.
  • Custom Highlight: Create tailored filters by combining parameters like assignees, task status, due dates, priorities, and tags. You can use one or multiple filters at a time to find out what matters to you most on the board.

Why It Works

  • Focus on Your Tasks with “What’s Assigned to Me”Filter tasks assigned to you to concentrate on your responsibilities without getting sidetracked by other items on the board. It’s an efficient way to stay on top of your personal workload.
  • Identify Urgent Work with “What Needs Attention”Highlight tasks that require immediate focus, whether due to an upcoming deadline or stalled progress. This filter helps you spot bottlenecks and maintain project momentum.
  • Stay on Top of Critical Work with “What’s Marked as High Priority or Critical”High-priority tasks demand attention. This option ensures that crucial work gets the focus it deserves, helping you drive the project toward success.
  • Address Overdue Items with “What’s Overdue”Quickly identify overdue tasks and take action by reallocating resources or following up with team members to bring them back on track.
  • Customize Your Workflow with Custom HighlightsThe Custom Highlight feature allows you to set multiple conditions, such as showing tasks assigned to a specific person, marked as “Needs Review,” and due within a week. Tailor these settings to create a personalized focus view that suits your specific workflow.

Conclusion

With the Highlight Feature, you can cut through distractions and focus on what matters, ensuring a clear and efficient workflow. Whether managing your workload or overseeing the entire team, highlights help you stay productive and focused.