How to use due dates in Kanban Tool?

To enable due dates on your Kanban cards:

  • Go to Settings → Card Template from your board view. The settings link on a board
  • Ensure the due date field is selected.

Once enabled, the due date will be visible on task cards and can be edited directly.

Viewing due dates:

  • Inside the card:
The due date field inside a task card
  • On card fronts: Hover over the calendar icon to see the due date.
Due date indicator on card front
  • Countdown mode: When 9 or fewer days remain, the number of days left will appear next to the calendar icon.
A due date countdown
  • Overdue tasks: If the due date passes, a bold 0 or - # days will appear, making it clear at a glance.
An indicator of an overdue date

You can also track due dates in the Calendar Widget, enabled via Settings → Power-Ups.

The Calendar Widget power-up

Tip: Need to track when a task starts? Enable the start date field to accompany your due dates and together make up a timeline view.

The large calendar widget - a timeline view

Tip: Want to make the due date display more noticeable on your cards? You’re welcome to!