# Explore Project Views - Calendar, Kanban, Gantt, Timeline & More

> Organize work your way. Switch between project views to see initiatives as a list, calendar, timeline, or Kanban board.

Source: https://asana.com/features/project-management/project-views

#### Visualize work quickly

Switch between project views with a single click, no setup needed.

#### See projects your way

Surface the most relevant information for your team by creating multiple custom views within a project.

#### Schedule dynamically

Drag and drop tasks to instantly update your project timeline.

#### Track work through stages

#### See tasks as cards

Drag and drop them like sticky notes on a Kanban board.

#### Define your process

Show work stages with columns, like “new,” “in progress,” and “complete.”

#### Keep tabs on details

See the task due date, assignee, and subtasks on each card.

#### Catalog every piece of work

#### List to-dos

Capture every step in a project, from start to finish.

#### Customize your layout

Drag and drop tasks into custom sections to stay organized.

#### Use it like a spreadsheet

Label tasks and use columns to automatically sum, average, and count numbers.

#### Visualize work over time

#### See the big picture

Create a project timeline in seconds to visualize where work starts, ends, and overlaps.

#### Spot blockers

Flag which tasks can’t be started until another is completed.

#### Shift schedules with a click

Drag and drop tasks to instantly update due dates across your whole timeline.

#### See work within team calendars

#### Pencil it in

Schedule tasks on a calendar to spot holes and overlaps in your schedule.

#### Make adjustments

Drag and drop tasks to a new day and automatically update due dates.

#### Go deeper

Click on tasks to pull up a detailed view.

#### Manage complex projects

#### See end to end

Get a bird's-eye view of ongoing and upcoming work.

#### Stay on track

Set a target schedule and monitor how your progress aligns with it.

#### Identify roadblocks

See how every piece of work fits together with visualized dependency chains.

What intrigued us about Asana was the ability to use Agile methodology; the flexibility to personalize project views was a huge plus.

It’s nice to have different views in Asana: detailed ones for the team, and a high-level one for leadership to see all projects in the brand at once.

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#### Project views are just the start

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#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### Which Asana plans include project views?

The Asana plans that include project views are all plans for list, board, and calendar views. Timeline (Gantt) views require Starter, Advanced, or Enterprise plans.

#### Can you view Asana projects as Kanban boards?

Yes you can. In fact, Asana’s board view is a Kanban board. Picture a board with sticky notes arranged into columns, like “do,” “doing,” and “done.” That’s what board view can do, with much more functionality than paper sticky notes.

#### When should I use calendar vs timeline view?

You should use calendar vs timeline view based on your needs: use timeline for scheduling tasks with dependencies and end dates; use calendar for date-based visibility and simple scheduling.

#### What types of project views are available?

The types of project views available in Asana include list, board, calendar, timeline (Gantt), and custom views to organize work.

#### Can I switch views on the same project?

You can switch views on the same project. You can toggle between views with one click—no setup needed.

#### Can I customize and save default view per project?

You can customize and save default view per project. You can arrange a view and save it as the project default, and each team member can set their own default view.

#### How do dependencies work in timeline view?

Dependencies work in timeline view by allowing you to add dependencies and drag-and-drop tasks; blocked tasks automatically adjust.

#### Can I use board view like a Kanban board?

You can use board view like a Kanban board. Board view uses kanban-style columns where you can drag and drop tasks across stages.

#### In calendar view, can I reschedule tasks by drag and drop?

In calendar view, you can reschedule tasks by drag and drop. Calendar view allows dragging tasks to new dates to update due dates automatically.

#### Is there a limit to how many views I can save?

There is a limit to how many views you can save. Only 50 tabs in total are allowed per project across dashboards, etc.

#### Can I set custom fields visibility per view?

You can set custom fields visibility per view. You can show or hide custom fields in each view and save view-specific layouts.

#### Which Asana plans include project views?

The Asana plans that include project views are all plans for list, board, and calendar views. Timeline (Gantt) views require Starter, Advanced, or Enterprise plans.

#### Can you view Asana projects as Kanban boards?

Yes you can. In fact, Asana’s board view is a Kanban board. Picture a board with sticky notes arranged into columns, like “do,” “doing,” and “done.” That’s what board view can do, with much more functionality than paper sticky notes.

#### When should I use calendar vs timeline view?

You should use calendar vs timeline view based on your needs: use timeline for scheduling tasks with dependencies and end dates; use calendar for date-based visibility and simple scheduling.

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#### Project views

Organize your work as a Kanban board, list, timeline, calendar, or Gantt chart.

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