On Mac, the Reminders app can turn into Trello, here’s how to do it

Did you know that the Reminders app has a hidden feature to achieve a Kanban-like view? It can thus replace a task management tool such as Trello, at least for reduced and personal use.

So-called “Kanban” boards make it possible to optimize the monitoring of a project. Rather than a list of tasks, which is often disorganized, we use several columns which represent the progress of a project. Most often, we define a column named “to do”, a second “in progress” and a last “Finished”. Each task that makes up the project is represented in the form of a card, which is moved from column to column as progress progresses. Some online software specializes in this method of project management, such as the Trello utility. Having recently announced new limitations, could this hidden Apple feature allow a circumvention?

How to Create a Kanban Board with Apple Reminders on a Mac

Often snubbed and confined to the shopping list, Apple’s Reminders app is nevertheless enriched with features from year to year. Here’s how to use it like a pro!

Step 1: Create a New List

To create a Kanban board in Reminders, you start by adding a new list. This represents the table, we will add the information that concerns it.

1. Start by creating a new list. To do this, click “Add List” at the bottom right of the Reminders application window.
2. Give this list a name and add the personalization elements to it.
3. Validate by selecting OK.

Step 2: Add Sections

The sections that we must create represent the columns of our Kanban view.

1. Tap the add section button located at the top right of the screen. This is the second one from the left.
2. Then enter the name of the new section. This name could be “To do”, “in progress”, etc.
3. Repeat for each column that needs to be created.

Step 3: Change the layout in Reminders

This step will allow us to modify the display of our list and transform it into a Kanban board.

1. Open the Overview menu in the Reminders app.
2. Click on the row labeled “As columns.” This has the effect of transforming the view into a Kanban board.

How to use the Kanban board in Reminders?

Once the column view is enabled and the sections are correctly configured, the Reminders Kanban board in macOS is operational. To use it, enter tasks into the interface. Then slide them from one column to another depending on the progress of the things to do.

On iPhone, the columns of this list are stacked, like the default view on macOS before the column display.