Boards & Notes
Boards and notes are the two primary building blocks on the canvas. Boards give you kanban-style task management, while notes are freeform text cards for ideas and documentation.
Creating Boards
A board is a kanban card with columns and tasks. Create one in any of these ways:
Toolbar button
Click the Board button in the bottom-center toolbar.
Keyboard shortcut
Press ⌘B to instantly create a new board at the center of your viewport.
Right-click menu
Right-click on an empty area of the canvas and select New Card from the context menu.
Creating Notes
A note is a standalone text card — perfect for ideas, reminders, or quick documentation.
Toolbar button
Click the Note button (N) in the bottom-center toolbar.
Keyboard shortcut
Press ⌘N to create a new note at the center of your viewport.
Right-click menu
Right-click on an empty area and select New Note.
Board vs. Note
Understanding when to use each type:
Board
A kanban-style card with columns and tasks. Use boards to track work items, assign tasks, and manage workflow.
Note
A standalone text card. Use notes for brainstorming, documentation, meeting notes, or any freeform content.
Positioning
Drag any board or note anywhere on the canvas. There are no grid constraints — place items exactly where they make sense for your workflow. Positions are saved automatically and synced across all team members in real time.
Resizing
Double-click a board or note to select it. Resize handles appear on the edges and corners — drag them to make the item larger or smaller. The content inside reflows automatically to fit the new dimensions.
Custom Colors
Both boards and notes support custom header colors. Click the color indicator in the header area to open the color picker and choose from the available palette. Colors help you visually categorize items — for example, blue for engineering, green for design, orange for marketing. Colors adapt automatically in dark mode.
Plan Limits
The number of boards and notes you can create depends on your workspace plan.
| Plan | Cards (Boards + Notes) |
|---|---|
| Free | 3 |
| Starter | 3 |
| Pro | 20 |
| Max | Unlimited |
Layering (Z-Index)
When items overlap, the selected item automatically comes to the front. Click on any board or note to bring it above other items. This makes it easy to work with overlapping elements without rearranging your entire canvas layout.
Tip
Use ⌘B for boards and ⌘N for notes to create items instantly without reaching for the toolbar.