Move Tasks Between Boards Using Shift+M

Overview

Shift+M allows you to move tasks between Hypertasks boards quickly using your keyboard.

Steps to Move a Task

1. Select the task you want to move:

   • Use J and K to navigate

   • Or click the task with your mouse

2. Press Shift + M to open the board selector

3. Select destination board:

   • Type the board name

   • Press Enter to confirm

4. Choose destination column:

   • Type the column name

   • Press Enter to complete the move

Alternative Method:

• Press Ctrl + K (Windows) or Cmd + K (Mac) to open the Hypertasks Command Center

• Type "move task" and follow the prompts

Properties That Transfer

When moving a task to a new board, these properties carry over:

• Task ID (updates to match new project format)

• Due date

• Priority

• Estimate

• Tags

• Comments and descriptions

• Attachments

• Assignees and followers

Note: Notifications and reminders are deleted during the move.

Keyboard Navigation After Moving

• Use Alt + 1-9 to switch to favorite boards

• Press G then A to view recently moved tasks

• Use Ctrl + B (Windows) or Cmd + B (Mac) to open the board sidebar

Common Use Cases

• Moving tasks between team boards

• Transferring items to QA boards

• Organizing tasks into sub-projects

• Sprint planning and management

Related Features

• Use Shift + F to filter tasks

• Access the Hypertasks Command Center with Ctrl + K (Windows) or Cmd + K (Mac)

Additional Resources

• Hypertasks Keyboard Shortcuts

• Quick Board Switching

• Using the Hypertasks Command Center