How to Create and Use Boards in Hoicko – The Ultimate Workspace Guide
What is a Board in Hoicko?
In Hoicko, a Board is the core building block of your workspace. It is a flexible, customizable grid where you can organize tasks, data, projects, leads, or any information your team needs to track. Think of it as a supercharged spreadsheet combined with a project management tool — but with zero coding required.
Teams across India — from startups in Bangalore to enterprises in Delhi and SMBs in Udaipur — use Hoicko Boards to manage everything from daily to-dos to complex multi-phase projects.
Types of Board Views in Hoicko
Hoicko offers multiple ways to view your board data, depending on your workflow:
- Table View: The default view — a powerful grid similar to a spreadsheet, ideal for data management and task tracking.
- Kanban View: A visual card-based layout showing items grouped by status (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done) — great for agile teams and project management.
- Calendar View: See tasks and deadlines displayed on a calendar — perfect for scheduling and timeline planning.
- Form View: Turn your board into a data collection form — ideal for capturing leads, support tickets, or survey responses.
How to Create a New Board
- Log in to your Hoicko workspace.
- In the left sidebar, click "+ New Board" or the "Add" button next to your workspace name.
- Enter a descriptive board name (e.g., "Q3 Marketing Campaign", "Client Onboarding Tracker", "HR Leave Requests").
- Choose your preferred view type: Table, Kanban, Calendar, or Form.
- Click "Create".
How to Add Columns to a Board
Columns define the type of information tracked on your board. Hoicko supports many column types:
- Text: For names, notes, or descriptions.
- Number: For quantities, scores, or budgets.
- Status: A dropdown with custom labels (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Done).
- Date: For deadlines, due dates, or milestones.
- Person: Assign items to team members.
- Dropdown/Select: Choose from predefined options.
- Checkbox: For simple yes/no tracking.
- Link/URL: Attach external references.
To add a column, click the "+" button at the top right of your board columns and choose the column type.
How to Add Items (Rows) to a Board
- Click "+ Add Item" or "New Row" at the bottom of your board.
- Enter the item name in the first column.
- Fill in the other columns: assign an owner, set a due date, choose a status, etc.
- Click into the item for a detailed view where you can add sub-items, notes, attachments, and comments.
How to Filter, Sort, and Group Board Data
Hoicko makes it easy to find the right information quickly:
- Filter: Show only items that match specific criteria (e.g., only items assigned to "Rahul" or with status "Overdue").
- Sort: Reorder items by any column (e.g., sort by due date, priority, or alphabetical order).
- Group: Cluster items by a column value (e.g., group by status, assignee, or department).
How to Share a Board with Your Team
- Open the board you want to share.
- Click the "Share" or "Invite" option in the board settings.
- Add team members by name or email.
- Set their access level: View only, Edit, or Full Access.
- Team members will see the board in their workspace sidebar.
Board Best Practices for Teams
- Give boards clear, specific names — avoid vague names like "Board 1".
- Standardize your status column values across all boards for consistency.
- Use sub-items for breaking down complex tasks into actionable steps.
- Set up automations on your board to handle routine updates automatically.
- Archive completed boards regularly to keep your workspace clean and focused.
- Use color-coded statuses for quick visual scanning — red for overdue, green for done.
Popular Board Templates in Hoicko
Hoicko offers ready-to-use board templates for common business scenarios:
- Project Management Board
- CRM & Sales Pipeline Board
- HR & Recruitment Tracker
- Content Calendar
- Bug Tracker / IT Helpdesk
- Event Planning Board
- Inventory Management Board
- Client Onboarding Checklist
Need Help with Boards?
If you have questions about creating or managing boards, contact the Hoicko support team:
- Email: Hello@hoicko.ai
- Phone: +91-9928122460
- Chat: Available on help.hoicko.ai