Personalize Your Experience: Customizing Preferences

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Your workspace should work for you, not the other way around. Customization options allow you to tailor everything from background colors to notifications and whiteboard tools, helping you stay organized and productive.

To start personalizing your workspace, you’ll need to access the Preference Settings in your account. Here’s how:

  1. Click on your Profile Icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. Select My Preferences from the dropdown menu.
Screenshot showing how easily users can access their personal settings in Kerika. An arrow points from the user's profile icon in the top-right corner to the dropdown menu, highlighting the 'My Preferences' option. This intuitive navigation makes it simple for users to begin customizing their workspace for a more productive and personalized experience.


These settings let you create an experience that fits your unique work style. Now that you know how to access the settings, let us guide you step by step how you can use each customization option.

How It Works: Adjusting Preferences

Preferences are typically grouped into three main categories: General, Notifications, and Whiteboard. Each section provides straightforward options designed to enhance your workflow and optimize your experience.

Here’s a closer look at how these settings work:

General Settings: Make Your Workspace Yours

Screenshot of Kerika's 'General' preferences tab, demonstrating how users can tailor their visual workspace. Options shown include selecting a custom 'Background Color' from a palette and toggling 'Use Tags for Task Boards'. These settings allow users to create a visually comfortable environment and streamline task organization by enabling tags by default, showcasing Kerika's flexibility in adapting to individual work styles.
  1. Background Color:

    ● Choose a background color that’s easy on your eyes and suits your style

    ● Pick from a variety of options to make your workspace visually appealing.
  2. Use Tags for Task Boards

    ● Enable this feature to automatically include tags on new task boards and templates you create.

    ● Helps you stay organized and categorize tasks effortlessly.

The Benefits:

Customizing the visual aspects of your workspace makes it feel more intuitive and less cluttered, helping you stay focused.

Notifications: Stay in the Loop Without Overloading

Screenshot displaying Kerika's granular 'Notifications' preferences. Users can easily toggle email notifications for chat, board admin activities (like task additions or completions), and opt-in for a daily task reminder summary. This level of control empowers users to stay informed about crucial collaboration updates without suffering notification overload, ensuring they receive only the information relevant to their workflow.
  1. Chat Notifications

    ● Get emails when there’s board-level chat or when someone chats on a task you’re involved in.
  2. Activity Updates for Admins

    ● Receive notifications when new tasks are added, completed, or reassigned on boards you administer.
  3. Daily Task Reminders

    ● Opt for a daily email summary sent at 6 AM, showing overdue tasks and those due this week or next.

    ● Group tasks by date or board for easy tracking.

The Benefits:

With flexible notifications, you can stay informed about what matters most without getting bombarded by unnecessary updates.

Whiteboard Settings: Streamline Your Creative Process

Screenshot of Kerika's 'Whiteboard' preferences, enabling users to streamline their creative process. Options allow setting defaults for 'Lines and Shapes' (style, thickness, color), 'Text on Canvases' (font, size, color), and enabling 'Grid on Canvas' with custom sizing. This customizability ensures consistency and professionalism in visual collaboration, allowing teams to set up their whiteboards to perfectly match their planning or brainstorming workflows.
  1. Lines and Shapes

    ● Set default line styles, thickness, and colors to create clean, consistent visuals.
  2. Text on Canvases

    ● Choose your preferred font style, size, and color for a polished look.
  3. Grid Options

    ● Enable snapping to grid and set the grid size to keep your designs aligned and professional.

The Benefits:

These settings make whiteboards perfect for brainstorming, planning, or designing, ensuring your work looks great and stays organized.

Wrap Up

Whether it’s adjusting visual elements, tailoring notifications, or streamlining creative tools, these options are designed to enhance your productivity and keep your work environment organized. Taking a few moments to personalize your settings can lead to a more efficient and enjoyable experience every day.