Filtering allows you to narrow down which cards are visible on a board. When you have many cards across your columns, filters help you focus on specific subsets based on labels, features, or other criteria.
Understanding filtering
Filters temporarily hide cards that do not match your criteria. The hidden cards still exist and retain their positions; they simply are not displayed while the filter is active. When you clear the filter, all cards reappear.
Filtering is useful when you want to:
- Focus on cards with a specific label (such as all "Urgent" items)
- Find cards that have attachments
- See only cards with content or mini-boards
- Review a specific category of work without distraction
Accessing filters
When viewing a board, look for the filter option in the toolbar. This opens the filter controls where you set your criteria.
Filter types
Kanodo offers several filter types that can be used independently or combined.
Label filters
Filter by one or more labels to show only cards with those labels applied.
How it works
- Open the filter controls
- Look for the label filter section
- Select one or more labels
Multiple label selection: When you select multiple labels, the filter shows cards that have any of the selected labels. For example, selecting "Bug" and "Feature" shows cards labelled "Bug", cards labelled "Feature", and cards labelled with both.
No labels: Cards without any of the selected labels are hidden.
Attachments filter
- Filter to show only cards that have file attachments.
- When enabled, only cards with at least one attachment are shown. Cards without attachments are hidden.
- This is useful when you need to find cards with associated documents or when reviewing work that involves files.
Content filter
- Filter to show only cards that have content in their description field.
- When enabled, only cards with non-empty content are shown. Cards with just a title and no additional content are hidden.
- This helps you find cards that have detailed notes or documentation attached.
Mini-board filter
- Filter to show only cards that have a mini-board with at least one column.
- When enabled, only cards with mini-boards are shown. Cards without nested boards are hidden.
- This is useful when you want to review complex tasks that have been broken down into subtasks.
Combining filters
Multiple filter types can be active simultaneously. When combined, filters use AND logic between different types.
How combination works
If you enable the attachments filter and select a label:
- Cards must have at least one attachment AND
- Cards must have the selected label
Only cards meeting both criteria are shown.
Visual feedback
When filters are active, the interface provides visual feedback so you know the view is filtered.
Filter indicator
An indicator in the toolbar shows that filters are active. This reminds you that you are not seeing all cards.
Hidden card awareness
When filters are active, columns may appear to have fewer cards than usual. Remember that hidden cards still exist; they are just not displayed.
Resetting filters
To see all cards again, reset your filters.
Reset all
Click the reset filters button or option to clear all active filters at once. All cards reappear in their normal positions.
Reset individual filters
You can also clear individual filter criteria:
- Deselect labels to remove label filtering
- Toggle off property filters to stop filtering by that property
Filters and card operations
While filters are active, you can still:
- Create new cards (they appear if they match current filters, or when filters are cleared)
- Move visible cards between columns
- Edit and manage visible cards
Operations affect the actual cards, not just the filtered view. Moving a card while filtered moves it permanently.
Filters do not persist
Filters are temporary and do not persist when you navigate away. If you:
- Switch to a different board
- Navigate to a workspace dashboard
- Close and reopen the app
The filters reset, and you see all cards when you return to the board.
If you frequently need the same filter, you will need to reapply it each session.
Filtering strategies
Focus sessions
Use filters to focus on one type of work. Select the "Bug" label when fixing issues. Select "Feature" when building new functionality. This reduces visual clutter and helps maintain focus.
Review sessions
Use filters for review activities. Filter by "Ready for Review" label to see what needs your attention. Enable the content filter to find cards with documentation to review.
Finding specific cards
If you remember a card has certain characteristics, use filters to narrow down where it might be. Filter by label, then scan the visible cards. Combine with attachments filter if you remember it had files.
Cleaning up
Use filters to find cards that might need attention. Filter for cards without content (if that is meaningful in your workflow). Check cards without labels to ensure everything is categorised.
Filters and columns
Filters apply across all columns on a board. A column might show no cards if all its cards are filtered out. The column itself remains visible; only its cards are hidden.
This can create an unusual view where some columns appear empty. Remember this is temporary based on your filter settings.
Filters and search
Board search and filters work together. If you have filters active and use board search:
- Search only looks at visible (non-filtered) cards
- Hidden cards are not included in search results
To search all cards, clear your filters first.
