How to Add a Column Description in Monday.com
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Adding descriptions to columns in Monday.com helps clarify their purpose for all team members. This guide will walk you through the process of adding a descriptive note to any column on your board.
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Here's how to add a column description in monday.com in Monday
- Select the Column
Begin by navigating to your Monday.com board and identifying the specific column for which you want to add a description. This will be the column whose purpose you wish to clarify.
- Open Column Menu
Once you've located the column, click on the three dots icon positioned next to the column's title. This action will open a dropdown menu with various column options.
- Access Settings
From the dropdown menu that appears, select the 'Settings' option. This will lead you to a submenu with more detailed configuration choices for the column.
- Add Description
Within the settings submenu, find and click on the 'Add description' option. This action will prompt an input field to appear, ready for your text.
- Enter and Save Description
Type your desired description into the newly opened input field. After entering the text, click the 'Save' button to confirm and apply your description to the column.
- Verify Description
To ensure your description has been successfully added, hover your mouse over the small info icon that now appears next to the column name. Your description will be displayed in a tooltip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The column menu is accessed by clicking the three dots icon located next to the column's title on your board. This icon reveals various options for managing the column.
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