The Chat Column in Hoicko.ai allows team members to communicate and collaborate directly within a specific task, project, or board item. It helps keep discussions organized by connecting conversations to the work itself, making communication more efficient and accessible.

Instead of switching between multiple platforms, teams can manage discussions directly inside their workflow.

How to Add a Chat Column to Your Board

Follow these steps to add a Chat column:

Step 1: Open Your Board

Navigate to the board where you want to add the Chat column.

Step 2: Click the (+) Icon

On the right side of your board columns, click (+) Add Column.

Step 3: Open More Options

Select More from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Select Chat Column

Search for or choose the Chat column from the available options.

The Chat column will now be added to your board.

Step 5: Start Conversations

Click inside the Chat column to:

• Send messages
• Communicate with team members
• Share updates
• Continue discussions related to tasks

You can maintain all conversations directly within your board.

How Does the Chat Column Work?

The Chat column creates a dedicated communication space for each item in your board.

Teams can:

• Discuss tasks directly
• Share updates
• Collaborate in real time
• Keep conversations organized
• Maintain communication history

This ensures all task-related discussions stay connected to the actual work.

Benefits of Chat Column

Contextual Communication

Keep conversations attached to tasks and projects so discussions remain organized and easy to reference.

Efficient Collaboration

Reduce switching between communication tools by managing conversations directly inside your board.

Real-Time Updates

Receive notifications for new messages and stay informed about ongoing discussions.

Organized Conversations

Maintain structured communication that makes it easier to follow updates and track progress.

File Sharing

Share relevant documents, files, and supporting resources within conversations.

Mentions and Team Notifications

Mention team members to involve them in discussions and improve collaboration.

Historical Reference

Keep a record of previous conversations for future reference and project tracking.

Centralized Communication

Reduce scattered communication by keeping project discussions inside Hoicko.ai.

Better Accountability

Connect conversations directly to tasks to improve ownership and responsibility.

Faster Decision-Making

Enable teams to make decisions quickly by keeping discussions and information together.

The Chat Column in Hoicko.ai helps teams centralize communication, collaborate more effectively, and keep project discussions connected to the work being completed.