What is a Kanban Board?

A Kanban board is a visual project management tool that helps you organize tasks into columns representing different stages of your workflow. Originally developed as part of the Toyota Production System, Kanban has become one of the most popular methods for managing personal and team productivity.

Our online Kanban board brings this powerful organizational method to your browser. Create columns for each stage of your process, add cards for individual tasks, and drag them across columns as work progresses. It's the simplest way to visualize what needs to be done, what's in progress, and what's complete.

Why Use a Kanban Board?

Visual Clarity

See your entire workflow at a glance with color-coded columns and organized cards.

Flexible Organization

Create as many columns as you need, customize colors, rename freely, and rearrange by dragging.

Rich Card Content

Format card text with bold, underline, strikethrough, and colors to highlight important details.

Drag-and-Drop Everything

Move cards between columns, reorder cards within a column, and rearrange columns themselves.

Instant Persistence

All changes are saved automatically. Come back anytime and pick up right where you left off.

Who Can Benefit?

Students

Track assignments, study topics, and project milestones across subjects.

Professionals

Manage daily tasks, meeting action items, and project deliverables.

Teams

Share a screen to collaboratively plan sprints, track progress, and identify bottlenecks.

Personal Use

Organize household chores, shopping lists, travel planning, or any multi-step process.

How to Use the Kanban Board

Getting started is simple. The board comes pre-configured with three columns: To Do, In Progress, and Done. You can start adding cards right away or customize the columns to match your workflow.

Managing Columns

Add a Column

Click the "Add column" button on the right side of the board. A new column appears and you can immediately type a name.

Rename a Column

Double-click on the column title to edit it. Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel.

Change Column Color

Click the small colored dot next to the column title. Pick from 16 available colors to visually distinguish your workflow stages.

Reorder Columns

Click and drag a column by its header area to move it to a new position. A vertical indicator shows where it will be placed.

Delete a Column

Hover over the column header and click the trash icon. If the column has cards, you'll be asked to confirm.

Managing Cards

Add a Card

Type in the input field at the bottom of any column and press Enter to create a new task card.

Edit a Card

Double-click on a card's text to open the editor with a formatting toolbar for rich text editing.

Format Text

Select text and use the toolbar buttons: B for bold, U for underline, S for strikethrough, and A for text color.

Move a Card

Drag a card and drop it into any column. A blue indicator shows where the card will be placed, making organization precise and intuitive.

Delete a Card

Hover over a card and click the X button on the right to remove it from your board.

Scroll the board: Hold the right mouse button (or middle button) and drag to scroll horizontally across the board for smooth navigation.
Toggle layout: On wide screens (1400px+), click the expand/compress button in the toolbar to switch between normal and full-width layout.
Reset the board: Click the trash icon in the toolbar to reset everything back to the default three columns.

Your Data Stays Private: All your board data is stored locally in your browser. No server uploads, no account required, and automatic saving with every change. Your tasks and notes never leave your device.

Features

Essential Kanban Functionality

Drag-and-Drop Cards

Move cards freely between columns by dragging and dropping. A visual indicator shows exactly where the card will land, making it easy to organize tasks precisely. Cards can also be reordered within the same column.

Column Reordering

Rearrange your entire workflow by dragging columns from their header. A vertical indicator guides placement as you move columns across the board. This lets you restructure your process without recreating anything.

Automatic Data Persistence

Every change you make is saved instantly to your browser's storage. Close the tab, restart your browser, or shut down your computer. When you return, your board will be exactly as you left it, including all columns, cards, colors, formatting, and layout preferences.

Horizontal Board Scrolling

When your board has many columns, hold the right or middle mouse button and drag to scroll horizontally. This provides smooth navigation without needing to reach for the scrollbar, making it effortless to work with large boards.

Personalization Options

Color-Coded Columns

Assign one of 16 distinct colors to each column by clicking the colored dot on the column header. Colors appear on the column's top border, count badge, and input focus state, providing clear visual separation between different stages of your workflow.

Card Text Formatting

Double-click any card to edit it with rich text formatting. A compact toolbar appears with options for bold, underline, strikethrough, and text color. Highlight key information, mark completed sub-tasks with strikethrough, or color-code important notes.

Full-Width Layout Toggle

On wider screens, switch between a centered layout (max 1300px) and full-width mode for maximum workspace. The toggle button appears automatically when your screen is wide enough, and your preference is remembered between sessions.

Technical Capabilities

Dark Mode Support

The Kanban board fully supports dark mode with carefully tuned colors for comfortable viewing in low-light environments. All elements, including cards, columns, toolbars, color pickers, and formatting bars, adapt seamlessly to your theme preference.

Responsive Design

Use the Kanban board on any device. Columns and controls adapt to different screen sizes, with optimized touch targets for mobile devices. The toolbar adjusts its content at smaller breakpoints to maximize your workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data saved automatically?

Yes. Every change you make, whether adding a card, moving a column, or changing colors, is saved instantly to your browser's local storage. You don't need to click a save button.

Will I lose my data if I close the browser?

No. Your data persists in your browser's storage and will be there when you return. However, clearing your browser data or using private/incognito mode will remove the saved data.

Can I format text inside cards?

Yes. Double-click on any card to enter edit mode. A formatting toolbar appears with options for bold, underline, ~~strikethrough~~, and text color. Select text first, then click the formatting button to apply.

How do I change a column's color?

Click the small colored dot next to the column title. A color picker with 16 colors will appear. Click any color to apply it immediately to the column's border, badge, and input highlight.

How do I rearrange columns?

Click and hold on a column's header area (the title bar), then drag it to a new position. A vertical indicator shows where the column will be placed. Release to drop it.

How do I scroll the board when there are many columns?

Hold the right mouse button (or middle mouse button) anywhere on the board and drag left or right. You can also use the horizontal scrollbar at the bottom of the board.

How many columns and cards can I create?

There is no hard limit. You can create as many columns and cards as you need. The board scrolls horizontally to accommodate additional columns, and each column scrolls vertically for longer card lists.

Can I reset the board to start fresh?

Yes. Click the trash icon in the toolbar at the top of the board. You'll be asked to confirm before the board resets to the default three columns: To Do, In Progress, and Done.

Does the board work on mobile devices?

Yes. The board is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. Columns resize for smaller screens, and touch interactions are supported for dragging cards and columns.