Can you delete lists in Trello?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

You can delete lists in Trello. It’s a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. I’ll guide you through it.

First, open the Trello board that contains the list you want to delete. You can do this by logging into your Trello account and selecting the board from your dashboard.

Once you’re in the board, locate the list you want to delete. It should be displayed as a column on the board, containing cards within it.

To delete the list, click on the menu icon next to the list title. The menu icon is represented by three dots stacked vertically. When you click on the menu icon, a dropdown menu will appear.

From the dropdown menu, select the “Move list” option. This will open a dialog box where you can choose where to move the list.

In the dialog box, you’ll see a list of boards you have access to. If you want to delete the list completely, you can choose to move it to a board that you don’t use or a new board that you create specifically for this purpose.

To create a new board, click on the “Create new board” button at the bottom of the dialog box. Give the new board a name and click “Create” to proceed.

Once you’ve selected the destination board or created a new one, click “Move” to move the list. This will remove the list from the current board and place it in the selected destination.

Now, to delete the list permanently, you need to close the board that contains the list. To do this, go back to your Trello dashboard and locate the board you want to delete.

Hover over the board and click on the “Close Board” button that appears. A confirmation message will pop up asking if you are sure you want to close the board.

Click “Close” to confirm. This action will permanently delete the board and all its contents, including the list you moved.

It’s important to note that once a board is closed and deleted, there is no way to recover it or its contents. So make sure you have everything you need from the board before closing and deleting it.

Deleting lists in Trello is a straightforward process. By moving the list to a different board and then closing and deleting that board, you can effectively delete the list and its contents. Just be cautious and double-check that you have everything you need from the board before proceeding with the deletion.