# Filtering Tasks (https://yapl.app/en/docs/user-guides/kanban/filtering-tasks)

# Filtering Tasks

Filtering helps you focus on specific tasks by hiding others. Use filters to find what you're looking for quickly or to concentrate on particular work items.

## Why Filter?

Filtering is useful to:
- Find specific tasks quickly
- Focus on your assignments
- View tasks by priority
- See overdue items
- Reduce visual clutter

## Filter Controls

### Location

Find filter controls in:
- Toolbar above the board
- Filter dropdown menu
- Quick filter buttons

### Filter Types

| Filter | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| Assignee | Tasks assigned to specific person |
| Status | Tasks in specific status |
| Priority | Tasks by priority level |
| Due date | Tasks by due date range |
| Search | Tasks matching text |

## Filter by Assignee

### Selecting Assignees

1. Click assignee filter
2. Select one or more team members
3. Board shows only their tasks

### Options

| Selection | Shows |
|-----------|-------|
| Specific person | Their tasks only |
| Multiple people | Tasks from any selected |
| Unassigned | Tasks with no owner |
| All | No assignee filter |

### Your Tasks

Quick filter for your own tasks:
- "My tasks" or "Assigned to me"
- Shows only tasks you own

## Filter by Status

### Selecting Status

1. Click status filter
2. Select columns to show
3. Other columns hide

### Use Cases

| Selection | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| To Do only | See backlog |
| In Progress | Current work |
| In Review | Awaiting approval |
| Completed | Done items |

### Multiple Statuses

Select multiple to combine:
- "In Progress" + "In Review" = Active work
- All except "Completed" = Open items

## Filter by Priority

### Priority Levels

Filter by priority:
- Critical
- High
- Medium
- Low

### Selecting Priority

1. Click priority filter
2. Select levels to show
3. Other priorities hide

### Focus on Urgent

Select "Critical" and "High" to:
- See urgent items
- Focus attention
- Triage effectively

## Filter by Due Date

### Date Ranges

Common options:
- Overdue
- Due today
- Due this week
- Due this month
- No due date

### Custom Range

If available:
- Select start date
- Select end date
- Show tasks in range

### Finding Overdue

Filter for overdue to:
- See what's late
- Prioritize recovery
- Address delays

## Search

### Text Search

1. Find search box
2. Type search terms
3. Results filter in real-time

### What's Searched

Search typically looks at:
- Task name
- Task description
- Tags or labels

### Search Tips

- Use specific terms
- Try partial words
- Search is usually case-insensitive

## Combining Filters

### Multiple Filters

Combine filters for precision:
- Assignee + Status = "My in-progress tasks"
- Priority + Due date = "High priority due this week"
- Search + Assignee = "Tasks about X assigned to Y"

### Filter Logic

Multiple filters typically use AND logic:
- Task must match ALL selected filters
- More filters = fewer results

## Quick Filters

### Common Presets

Quick access buttons for:
- My tasks
- Due today
- High priority
- Unassigned

### Using Quick Filters

- One click to apply
- Click again to clear
- Combine with other filters

## Clearing Filters

### Remove All Filters

- Click "Clear" or "Reset"
- Remove filters individually
- Refresh page

### Removing Single Filter

- Click X on active filter
- Deselect in dropdown
- Toggle off

## Filter Indicators

### Active Filter Display

When filters are active:
- Badge shows filter count
- Active filters listed
- Clear indication something is filtered

### Hidden Task Count

May show:
- "10 of 50 tasks shown"
- "Filtering active"
- Task count per column changes

## Saving Filters

### Filter Persistence

Filters may:
- Clear on page reload
- Persist in session
- Save to preferences (if supported)

### Saved Views

If available:
- Save filter combinations
- Name saved views
- Quick access to saved filters

## Filter Impact

### On Column Counts

When filtering:
- Column counts update
- Show filtered count only
- May show "X filtered"

### On Board Appearance

Filtered board:
- Only matching cards visible
- Empty columns may show
- Board looks less full

## Mobile Filtering

### On Touch Devices

Filter on mobile:
- Tap filter button
- Select from options
- Confirm selection

### Limited Space

Mobile may show:
- Fewer filter options
- Simplified interface
- Essential filters only

## Best Practices

### Regular Use

- Filter when board is crowded
- Use "My tasks" for focus
- Clear filters when done

### Don't Forget

Remember when filters are active:
- Tasks aren't deleted, just hidden
- Clear to see all again
- Check if something seems missing

### Communicate

If sharing board:
- Note active filters
- Others see same filter
- Or filters may be personal

## Troubleshooting

### Tasks Missing

If tasks seem gone:
- Check active filters
- Clear all filters
- Verify tasks exist

### Filter Not Working

- Verify filter selection
- Refresh the page
- Try different filter
- Check if feature is available

### Search No Results

- Check spelling
- Try partial match
- Search may be limited
- Expand search scope

### Filters Won't Clear

- Try each filter individually
- Refresh page
- Check for stuck UI
- Clear browser cache

## Related Topics

- [Board Overview](/docs/user-guides/kanban/board-overview) - Understanding the board
- [Moving Tasks](/docs/user-guides/kanban/moving-tasks) - Task movement
- [Tasks](/docs/user-guides/tasks) - Task management