Fix Project for the Web Not Sorting Board Tasks Chronologically
Question details
The user wants to know if there is an automatic way to sort tasks chronologically in the bucket or board view to match their chronological order in the grid view.
- Product
- Project for the web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Organizing and viewing project tasks across different management views.
- Observed behavior
- Tasks in the bucket or board view do not automatically follow the chronological sorting established in the grid view, resulting in inconsistent task orders.
Before making manual adjustments, review your Grid view and note the chronological sequence of your tasks to use as a reference.
Manually Reorder Tasks in Board View
Since Project for the web lacks an automatic chronological sort feature for board and bucket views, tasks must be manually dragged into the desired order.
Microsoft Project for the web does not natively sync the task sorting from the Grid view to the Board or Bucket views. The Board view is designed for agile task management, where tasks are often positioned by priority or status rather than strict chronological timelines. To maintain timeline consistency across views, users need to manually arrange them.
Navigate to your project and select the 'Grid' tab to review the chronological order of your tasks based on start or finish dates.
Click on the 'Board' tab at the top of the project screen to view your tasks organized by buckets.
Click and hold a task card within a bucket, then drag it up or down to arrange it chronologically.
Continue dragging and dropping tasks for each bucket until the Board view visually matches your project timeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Microsoft add automatic sorting to board views in Project for the web?
Microsoft frequently updates Project for the web based on user feedback. While there is no official release date for this specific feature, many users have requested automatic grid-to-board sync in the Microsoft Feedback Portal.
Can I sort tasks by due date in the Grid view?
Yes. In the Grid view, you can click on the 'Finish' or 'Due Date' column header and select 'Sort earliest to latest' to arrange your tasks chronologically.
Are buckets automatically sorted by any specific criteria?
By default, buckets are ordered in the sequence you create them. You can easily drag and drop entire buckets horizontally to reorder them across your board.
Why do tasks appear in a different order in the Board view?
The Board view is optimized for agile methodologies where users manually position tasks based on priority, sprint status, or personal preference, meaning it operates independently from the strict chronological data used in the Grid view.
