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What Are Project Views?

Explore different ways to visualize your work with Taskade's project views.

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Overview

Taskade stores your tasks and notes in a tree-structured database that allows you and your team to work the way you feel the most productive. Each project view offers a unique way of visualizing and interacting with your project data.

There eight unique projects views you can choose from:

  • πŸ“„ List / Outline view: Hierarchical task organization with unlimited nesting
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  • πŸŽ›οΈ Board / Kanban view: Visual-first workflow organization
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  • πŸ“Š Table view: Advanced spreadsheet interface with filtering & grouping
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  • 🧠 Mind Map view: Visual brainstorming with radial, tree-like idea connections
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  • ⏱️ Gantt Chart view: Timeline visualization for precise project planning
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  • πŸ—“οΈ Calendar view: Traditional calendar scheduling with deadline management
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  • πŸ”’ Actionsheet view: Simplified table format for straightforward task tracking
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  • πŸ‘₯ Org Chart view: Hierarchical structure display for teams and processes


The Origami Method

In Origami, you're always working with paper while shaping it. In Taskade, you're always working with a project while switching between project views. The project data itself doesn't change, only how you view it β€” hence the name project views.

πŸ’‘ Note: Visit Origami Method for Project Management to learn more.


Change Project Views

  • Open a project.
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  • Use the buttons at the top of the project to select a view.
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  • Double-click a view icon to set it as default.


The List or Outline view presents your content in a straightforward, hierarchical format with unlimited nesting capabilities. This view helps with detailed outlines, structured writing, and managing complex to-do lists with subtasks.

Perfect for:

  • Writing and content creation
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  • Detailed project planning with subtasks
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  • Meeting notes and agendas
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  • Step-by-step processes and procedures


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The Board or Kanban view organizes tasks into customizable columns representing different workflow stages. Tasks flow through your process via intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, providing clear visual progress tracking.

Perfect for:

  • Agile project management
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  • Sales pipeline tracking
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  • Content production workflows
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  • Any process with defined stages (To Do β†’ In Progress β†’ Done)


The Table view transforms your project into a powerful spreadsheet-like interface with advanced data management capabilities. This view features sophisticated filtering, grouping, and organizational tools that make it ideal for data analysis.

Perfect for:

  • Complex project tracking with multiple data dimensions
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  • CRM and sales pipeline management with lead categorization
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  • Data analysis and reporting with advanced filtering
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  • Large datasets requiring sophisticated organization
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  • Enterprise-level project management


The Mind Map view creates visual, tree-like diagrams where ideas and tasks branch out organically from central concepts. This radial structure promotes creative thinking and helps visualize complex relationships between ideas.

Perfect for:

  • Brainstorming and ideation sessions
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  • Strategic planning and goal setting
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  • Learning and knowledge mapping
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  • Creative project development


The Organizational Chart view displays hierarchical structures in a clean, top-down format. Beyond traditional org charts, this view works excellently for any sequential or hierarchical visualization in projects and processes.

Perfect for:

  • Team structure and role definition
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  • Process flow documentation
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  • Decision trees and workflows
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  • Training and instruction manuals


The Calendar view provides traditional calendar functionality for scheduling and deadline management. View your tasks and events across daily, weekly, or monthly timeframes with integrated due date tracking.

Perfect for:

  • Project scheduling and timeline management
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  • Event planning and coordination
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  • Deadline tracking and time management
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  • Resource allocation over time


The Gantt Chart view offers sophisticated project timeline visualization showing tasks on a timeline. This view provides the most comprehensive project scheduling capabilities and gives you a bird's-eye view of project components.

Perfect for:

  • Complex project management with dependencies
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  • Resource planning and allocation
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  • Timeline visualization and milestone tracking
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  • Construction, software development, and multi-phase projects


The Actionsheet view provides a streamlined, simplified table interface designed for quick task management and straightforward data entry. Unlike the advanced Table view, this view emphasizes simplicity and ease of use with a minimal design.

Perfect for:

  • Simple project tracking without complex data requirements
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  • Lead management and basic CRM functionality
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  • Quick task lists and personal productivity
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  • Teams preferring minimal interface complexity
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  • Mobile-first workflows and on-the-go updates
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  • Straightforward data collection and contact management


😊 Helpful Links

πŸ€– Taskade AI Essentials

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