Managing tasks in a growing team often requires reviewing hundreds of task entries at once. Whether you are working in Sales, Operations, Customer Support, or Product, the ability to sort tasks based on criteria like due date, priority, or assigned team can significantly improve how quickly you get to the work that matters most.
Jugl's Table view for tasks is designed for exactly this purpose. It allows you to apply custom sorting logic across multiple columns so that you can analyze, prioritize, and act without manually digging through task lists.
This article covers how to:
Access and switch to the Table view
Open and use the sort panel
Apply multiple sorting levels based on task properties
Reorder, remove, or update sorting rules
Use practical examples to speed up real-world work
Apply best practices when configuring task sorting
Accessing the Table View in "My Tasks"
Jugl provides multiple task views, including Kanban, Calendar, and Table. To begin using sorting:
Open the My Tasks section from the left sidebar.
At the top of the task window, select the Table tab next to Kanban and Calendar.
You’ll now see all your tasks organized in a spreadsheet-style format with columns for task name, board, status, assignee, and more.
This view is designed for task-heavy roles where granular sorting and quick scanning of multiple records is essential.
Opening the Sorting Panel
The sorting functionality lives just above the task table in the toolbar.
Click the Sort icon next to “View by: Default”.
A panel labeled Sort By opens, showing a list of currently active sort rules (if any).
Click Add Sorting to begin configuring your sorting preferences.
You can add more than 10+ active sorting rules at a time. The order in which these rules are added determines the priority of sorting (from top to bottom).
Choosing Sortable Task Properties
Once you click Add Sorting, a searchable list of task properties appears. These are the attributes you can sort your tasks by:
Task Name
Due Date
Label
Status
Priority
Updated At
Customer
And all the CUSTOM FIELDS, that you have created at Board Level
Each property can be sorted in either ascending or descending order. For instance, dates can be sorted from newest to oldest or vice versa. Text fields like task names or boards can be sorted from A to Z or Z to A.
Adding and Configuring Sort Rules
To add a sort rule:
Click on the property you want to sort by (e.g., Due Date).
It will appear in the active sort list.
Choose the sorting direction:
For dates or numbers: 1 to 9 or 9 to 1
For text fields: A to Z or Z to A
You can continue adding up to ten such rules. Each one is evaluated in order, allowing complex sorting like:
Sort by Due Date (earliest first)
Then by Status (A to Z)
Then by Task Name (A to Z)
This means overdue or high-priority tasks can appear at the top while still grouping by their current board or owner for better clarity.
Changing Sort Order or Removing Rules
You can always reconfigure your sorting setup.
To reorder sort levels, click and drag the dotted handle to the left of each rule.
To delete a sort rule, click the “X” on the far right.
To reset completely, click Clear All at the bottom of the panel.
Every change you make is instantly reflected in the task list, allowing you to experiment with configurations and find the one that works best for your current task load.
Example Use Cases for Sorting
Here are several practical scenarios where sorting tasks can improve clarity and execution:
Example 1: Daily Priority Review
Sorting Setup:
Due Date (1 to 9)
Priority (High to Low)
Status (A to Z)
Use Case: Managers who want to review what’s due today or soon while ensuring high-priority tasks are surfaced before less critical ones.
Example 2: Sales Follow-up Tasks
Sorting Setup:
Customer (A to Z)
Updated At (9 to 1)
Use Case: Sales teams can focus on the latest updates to leads while also organizing by customer for quicker lookup.
Example 3: QA Testing Board
Sorting Setup:
Board (A to Z)
Label (A to Z)
Created At (1 to 9)
Use Case: Teams testing features across multiple boards can isolate board-wise tasks and sort by labels like "Bug" or "Regression."
Example 4: End-of-Week Reviews
Sorting Setup:
Status (A to Z)
Updated At (9 to 1)
Use Case: Operations teams can check which tasks have been recently updated and which ones are still pending or delayed.
Best Practices for Using Task Sorting
To ensure your sorting workflow stays efficient, consider the following:
Limit to Key Fields: Avoid adding too many sort rules at once. Stick to the top 3-5 based on your most important decision factors.
Start with Date or Priority: These tend to give the clearest overview of what requires attention first.
Group Similar Tasks Together: Use sorting on fields like “Board” or “Assignee” to cluster related work.
Review Weekly: Adjust sort orders at the start or end of the week based on what needs review or follow-up.
Combine with Filters: Sorting works best when combined with filters for status, board, or team. This narrows the scope while keeping the sort order effective.
Limitations to Keep in Mind
Sorting is only applied within the Table view. It does not affect Kanban or Calendar layouts.
You cannot apply different sorts per board in the same view. The sorting works globally across the filtered dataset.
Each user’s sorting setup is personal and not shared across team views.
Max of 10 sort levels can be applied. Beyond that, performance and clarity may be reduced.
Summary
Sorting in Table view helps organize large volumes of task data by applying structured order across multiple fields. With options to sort by dates, text, status, priority, and more, this feature gives teams the flexibility to focus on what matters most.
Instead of reviewing tasks in default order ( based on create date) or manually searching, you can apply a layered sorting approach that fits your workflow. From individual contributors managing daily assignments to team leads reviewing task updates across departments, sorting helps turn complexity into clarity.
If you regularly work with long task lists in Jugl, consider switching to Table view and configuring your sort panel to surface tasks in the order that best suits your priorities.