Moving Tasks Between Boards in Hypertasks

Hypertasks offers multiple ways to move tasks between boards. This guide covers all available methods and their best use cases.

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut

1. Select a task

2. Press Ctrl+Shift+M (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+M (Mac)

3. Type the name of the destination board

4. Press Enter to confirm

Method 2: Using the Project Name Click

1. Open the task detail view

2. Click the project name in the right sidebar

3. Select the destination board from the dropdown

4. The task moves instantly to the selected board

Method 3: During Task Creation

1. Press C to create a new task

2. Click the project field in the creation dialog

3. Select your desired board

4. Complete task creation

What Gets Moved

When moving a task, these elements transfer:

• Task title and description

• Comments and attachments

• Assignees and followers

• Due dates and priorities

• Tags and size estimates

Tips for Efficient Task Moving

• Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation

• Organize boards in a logical hierarchy

• Keep board names distinct for easier selection

• Use Auto-Splits to track moved tasks

Related Features

• Quick Board Switching

• Hypertasks Keyboard Shortcuts

• Using the Hypertasks Command Center

Remember, you can always access the full list of keyboard shortcuts by pressing ? while on your board.