Adding column-types like Status, Text, Numbers, and Check-boxes to your taskboard

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Column Types and Their Uses

Column Type	Purpose	Example Use Case
Status	Tracks the progress of tasks, ensuring you can quickly see which tasks are pending, in progress, or completed.	For a litigation project, tasks could have statuses such as “Drafting,” “Under Review,” or “Submitted.”
People	Assigns team members to specific tasks. This ensures accountability and clarifies who is responsible for what.	In a due diligence process, assign tasks like document review or financial analysis to specific colleagues.
Text	Adds brief text descriptions or comments. Ideal for including quick notes or details.	Include short instructions or context about the task, such as “Check for legal precedent.”
Numbers	Allows you to add numeric values, such as costs, billable hours, or any other relevant figures.	Record the estimated billable hours for each task or track the value of assets in a transaction.
Date	Keeps track of deadlines or important dates for each task.	Set deadlines for submitting briefs or filing legal documents.
Timeline	Visualises the duration of tasks by showing start and end dates.	Track the timeline of a court case, showing when hearings or submissions are due.
Check Box	Use a simple checkbox to mark tasks as done.	Tick off tasks like “Send client updates” or “Follow up on discovery.”
Time Tracking	Monitors the amount of time spent on a task.	Track the hours spent drafting a contract for billing or productivity analysis.
Clock	Tracks the time for each task, perfect for time-sensitive workflows.	Monitor when a task starts and ends, such as tracking response times for urgent client queries.
Long Text	Allows for more detailed notes or descriptions, beyond what the Text column offers.	Use it to capture meeting minutes or detailed client instructions.
Link	Provides quick access to external resources or references.	Link to relevant case law, regulations, or client documentation stored externally.
Files	Attach relevant documents, such as contracts, agreements, or briefs, directly to tasks.	Include a draft document for review or evidence for a case.
Dropdown	Offers a list of predefined options to categorise or prioritise tasks.	Use dropdowns to classify tasks by priority levels (e.g., High, Medium, Low).
Label	Provides an easy way to categorise tasks with coloured tags.	Label tasks by type, such as “Research,” “Drafting,” or “Review.”
Country	Adds country-specific information to tasks, particularly useful for multinational projects.	Assign tasks based on the jurisdiction or country involved in a case.
Priority	Assigns a priority level to tasks, ensuring urgent tasks are highlighted.	Use this to indicate which filings or client matters need immediate attention.
Latest Comment	Displays the most recent comment on a task for quick updates.	Easily keep track of new feedback or instructions added to a task.
Latest Update	Tracks when a task was last modified, providing an audit trail of changes.	Use this to see the last time progress was made on a task, ensuring accountability.