Keeping tasks organized is key to running smooth projects. That’s where Task Sections in WorkOwl come in—they help you group related tasks, prioritize work, and give your team a clear roadmap. Whether you’re managing a client project, product sprint, or internal workflow, sections make your task lists easy to navigate and track.
Think of sections as folders within your project—each one keeps related tasks neatly grouped together.
Step 1: Understanding Task Sections
A task section is a customizable category within a project’s task list.
For example:
- A marketing project might use sections like Planning, Content Creation, and Publishing.
- A software team might prefer Backlog, In Progress, and Completed.
- A design agency might organize by Concepts, Client Review, and Final Delivery.
You can create as many sections as you need. WorkOwl adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.
Step 2: Creating a Task Section
- Go to your Project → Tasks Tab.
- Click Add Section at the top or bottom of your task list.
- Enter a clear, descriptive section name.
- Press Enter or click Save.
Your new section will appear immediately, ready for you to start adding tasks.
Tip: Short, action-based section names (like “To Review” or “Pending Approval”) make your workflow easier to follow.
Step 3: Adding Tasks to a Section
Once your sections are created, you can begin adding tasks under them.
To add a task:
- Click Add Task under your chosen section.
- Enter the task name, assignee, due date, and priority.
- Click Save.
You can also drag and drop tasks between sections to reflect changes in progress or priority.
Step 4: Reordering and Managing Sections
WorkOwl keeps your workspace flexible by allowing you to rearrange or rename sections anytime.
- Reorder: Click and drag the section title to move it up or down.
- Rename: Hover over the section title and click the edit icon.
- Delete: Click the three-dot menu and select Delete Section.
Deleting a section does not delete its tasks—they’ll automatically move to “Uncategorized.”
Step 5: Viewing Sections Across Layouts
WorkOwl supports section-based organization in all task views:
- List View: Displays sections in a simple vertical list.
- Board View: Each section becomes a column for drag-and-drop task management.
- Timeline View: Sections help you group and visualize tasks by phase or department.
Switch between views anytime to match how your team prefers to work.
Step 6: Best Practices for Section Organization
To keep your workspace simple and effective:
- Use clear, consistent section names.
- Group tasks by workflow stage, deliverable, or function—not by person.
- Avoid creating too many sections; simplicity improves visibility.
- Regularly review and adjust sections as your project evolves.
Example:
To Do | In Progress | Review | Completed
Quick Recap
- Use Task Sections to group related work clearly.
- Create, rename, and reorder sections as your workflow changes.
- Drag and drop tasks between sections to update progress.
- Organize tasks visually using List, Board, or Timeline views.
Need Help?
If you need assistance setting up task sections or customizing your workspace, visit the Support area in your WorkOwl dashboard. Our team is always ready to help.
WorkOwl keeps your projects structured and your teams aligned, so every task stays organized from start to finish.