Archived vs Active Boards: Simplify Your Workspace

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Managing multiple projects can quickly lead to a cluttered workspace, making it challenging to stay focused on what matters most. Archiving boards offers an easy way to move completed or inactive projects out of sight while keeping them accessible for future reference.

Here’s a closer look at how archiving boards can help you stay organized:

How to Archive Boards

1. Move a Board to Archive

Screenshot demonstrating the simple process to archive a board in Kerika, helping users declutter their workspace. The image displays the main boards view, highlighting the 'Test Board' card. An arrow points from its three-dot menu to the 'BOARD ACTIONS' dropdown, specifically selecting 'Move to Archive'. This intuitive feature allows teams to easily hide completed or inactive projects, streamlining their view to focus on current priorities without losing access to past work.
  • Click the three dots on the board you want to archive.
  • Select Move to Archive from the dropdown menu.

2. Access Archived Boards

Screenshot illustrating how easily users can access archived boards in Kerika. The image shows the main dashboard view with an arrow pointing from the 'Include from Archive' checkbox in the left sidebar. This action reveals the previously hidden 'Test Board', now marked as archived, demonstrating that archived projects remain readily available for reference or reactivation. This feature ensures valuable project history is never lost, supporting long-term knowledge management alongside a clean, focused workspace.
  • Use the Include from Archive checkbox in your Home view to display archived boards.
  • Retrieve archived boards anytime for reference or reuse.

When to Archive Boards

  • Project Completion: Once a project is finished and doesn’t require active management, archive its board to clear your workspace.
  • Inactive Projects: Temporarily archive boards for projects that are on hold or waiting for approval.
  • Focus on Active Tasks: Archiving keeps your Home view streamlined, ensuring only current and relevant tasks are visible.

Why It Works

  • Declutter Your Workspace: Focus only on active boards and tasks.
  • Quick Access to Past Projects: Safely store completed or paused boards for future reference.
  • Streamlined Workflow: Keep your Home view neat and organized for better productivity.

Conclusion

Archiving boards is a simple yet effective way to declutter your workspace, allowing you to focus on what matters most while keeping past projects accessible. Whether it’s completed tasks or paused initiatives, archiving ensures your workflow remains streamlined and organized without losing valuable information.