Priority cards in ClickUp
Priority cards in ClickUp help you highlight and manage the most important work across your Workspace so your team always knows what to tackle first.
This how-to guide explains what Priority cards are, how to open and customize them, and how to use them to keep critical work moving forward.
What are Priority cards in ClickUp?
Priority cards are visual cards that group tasks based on their priority so you can quickly understand what matters most. They appear in a dedicated view and summarize work by urgency.
Each card represents a priority level and displays useful information, such as how many tasks match that priority and where they live in your Workspace.
Accessing Priority cards in ClickUp
You can open the Priority cards view from the sidebar. This area centralizes work from across your Spaces and Folders.
- Go to the left sidebar of your Workspace.
- Locate the section dedicated to global overviews of work.
- Select the option that opens the Priority cards interface.
After you open the view, you will see a series of cards grouped by their priority level. Each card includes basic data and options to explore the related tasks.
Understanding Priority levels in ClickUp
Priority levels determine how work is grouped inside Priority cards. The exact labels available to you depend on your Workspace configuration, but commonly include:
- Urgent or highest level priorities.
- High priorities that are important but slightly less critical.
- Normal priorities for standard work.
- Low priorities for tasks that can be handled last.
Each Priority card displays tasks that share the same level so you can focus on what matters without sorting through every List manually.
How Priority cards work in ClickUp
Priority cards automatically gather tasks that match the chosen priority and any filters you apply. When you change a task’s priority or status, the card updates to reflect the new information.
Typical details you may see on a Priority card include:
- The priority label and color.
- The number of tasks with that priority.
- Summary information about those tasks, like assignees or locations.
This makes it easier to scan your workload and identify where you need to step in.
Filtering Priority cards in ClickUp
Filters let you refine which tasks appear on your Priority cards so the view matches your role and focus.
Apply filters to Priority cards in ClickUp
- Open the Priority cards view.
- Find the filter bar at the top of the screen.
- Choose filter options such as:
- Assignee or team member.
- Location, Space, or Folder.
- Status or workflow stage.
- Custom fields that are available in your Workspace.
Once applied, the filters update every Priority card at once so every card shows only the tasks that match your selections.
Clear filters in ClickUp
If your Priority cards feel too limited, you can clear filters to see the full picture again.
- Open the filter bar.
- Remove one filter at a time or select the option to clear all filters.
- Confirm that each card now shows a broader collection of tasks.
Sorting and organizing Priority cards in ClickUp
Sorting rules control the order of tasks within each Priority card. This lets you highlight the most time-sensitive items inside a priority level.
Sort tasks within Priority cards in ClickUp
- Open the Priority cards view.
- Locate the sort control, often near the filter bar.
- Choose how you want to sort tasks, for example by:
- Due date, to see what is coming up soon.
- Status, to group work by progress.
- Assignee, to understand each person’s workload.
- Other supported task fields available in your Workspace.
The sort order is applied consistently across your Priority cards so you can move from one card to another without changing context.
Viewing task details from Priority cards in ClickUp
From any Priority card, you can open the tasks it contains and review their details.
- Select a Priority card to expand or drill into it.
- Scan the list of tasks displayed within that card.
- Click a task name to open its detailed view.
Inside the task, you can adjust fields like priority, status, assignees, or due dates. When you save changes, the Priority cards view updates automatically.
Managing workflows with Priority cards in ClickUp
Priority cards give you a quick way to keep your workflow aligned with your goals. Use them during daily standups, planning sessions, or personal reviews.
Use Priority cards for team planning in ClickUp
- Review the urgent and high-priority cards at the start of the day or week.
- Confirm that each critical task has an owner and due date.
- Adjust priorities if new work becomes more important.
- Use the cards to communicate expectations about what should be done first.
Use Priority cards for personal focus in ClickUp
- Filter Priority cards to show only tasks assigned to you.
- Sort by due date to see which important items are due soon.
- Open tasks directly from the card and update progress as you work.
These steps help you stay focused on what is most impactful instead of reacting to every new request.
Best practices for Priority cards in ClickUp
To get the most out of Priority cards, align them with your team’s processes.
- Define clear rules for when a task should be marked as urgent, high, normal, or low.
- Encourage team members to update priorities and statuses regularly.
- Use filters and sorting consistently so views are predictable.
- Review the cards regularly to remove outdated or completed work.
Following these guidelines keeps the Priority cards view clean and trustworthy, making it easier to depend on for daily decisions.
Learn more about Priority cards in ClickUp
For the original feature explanation and any product updates, refer to the official documentation on Priority cards at this ClickUp help article.
If you need help optimizing how you use Priority cards as part of a broader productivity or work management strategy, you can explore additional resources at Consultevo.
By understanding how Priority cards work and applying filters, sorting, and consistent practices, you can use ClickUp to keep your most important work clearly visible and under control.
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