Archive Tasks

The Archive Tasks feature was introduced in version 1.5.0 and provides you with options to manage completed tasks without permanently deleting them. This is especially useful for maintaining a history of your work.

Archive Options

Task Board offers two methods to archive your completed tasks:

1. Comment Out Tasks

When you archive a task using the comment-out method:

  • The entire task content is converted to a comment in your markdown file
  • The task becomes invisible in the Task Board but remains in your file
  • You can easily restore the task by uncommenting it in your markdown file

Example:

<!-- - [x] Completed task that is now archived -->

2. Move to Archive Note

With this method:

  • Completed tasks are moved from their original location to a dedicated archive note
  • You can specify which note to use as your archive
  • Tasks maintain their format and all properties when moved
  • Keeps your active task files clean while preserving task history

How to Archive Tasks

  1. Configure Archive Settings: Go to the Task Board settings and choose your preferred archive method
  2. Select Archive Location (for Move to Archive Note method): Specify which note should be used as your archive
  3. Archive a Task: When you delete a completed task from the board, it will be archived according to your settings

Benefits of Archiving

  • Preserve History: Keep a record of completed tasks for future reference
  • Clean Workspace: Remove completed tasks from active view without losing them
  • Easy Restoration: Restore archived tasks if needed
  • Project Documentation: Maintain a complete history of what was accomplished

Archiving is particularly useful for project management, allowing you to review completed work without cluttering your current task boards.

Tips

  • Set up a dedicated “Archive” folder in your vault for archived tasks
  • Use date-based archive notes (e.g., “Archive-2025-01.md”) to organize by time period
  • Review your archive periodically to clean up or restore tasks