# Boards

The board format organizes records into columns based on status or workflow stages, making it ideal for managing tasks, tickets, and process-driven workflows.

## Board structure[​](#board-structure "Direct link to Board structure")

Boards organize data using:

* **Columns** - represent different stages, statuses, or categories
* **Cards** - individual records that move between columns
* **Drag and drop** - move records between stages by dragging cards
* **Column headers** - show stage names and record counts

## Common use cases[​](#common-use-cases "Direct link to Common use cases")

Board format excels for:

* **Task management** - Kanban-style workflow with to-do, in-progress, and done columns
* **Ticket tracking** - support tickets moving through resolution stages
* **Sales pipelines** - deals progressing through sales stages
* **Project management** - work items in different phases
* **Process workflows** - any multi-stage business process

## Workflow benefits[​](#workflow-benefits "Direct link to Workflow benefits")

Board format provides:

* **Visual workflow** - see work distribution across stages at a glance
* **Drag-and-drop updates** - drag cards to update status instantly
* **Bottleneck identification** - spot stages with too many items
* **Team coordination** - shared view of work progress

![Board format showing records organized into columns by workflow stage](/assets/images/boards-6f63ebbeafc0dc6b6d41d7f9be2d380c.png)

## Related[​](#related "Direct link to Related")

* [About lists](/user-guide/app-records-list/about-lists.md) - list configuration, filtering, sorting, and all available formats