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How to Add a Due Date to a Card in Trello

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You can easily add a due date to any card in Trello to help you keep track of deadlines and manage your tasks effectively. This guide will walk you through the steps to set a due date for a Trello card.

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Here's how to add a due date to a card in Trello

  1. Access Your Trello Boards

    To begin, navigate to your Trello workspace. On the left-hand sidebar, locate and click the 'Boards' option. This will display all the boards you have access to.

  2. Open the Desired Board

    From the list of your Trello boards, click on the specific board that contains the card you want to update with a due date. This action will open the selected board.

  3. Select a Card

    Within the opened board, find the card to which you want to add a due date. Click on the card to open its detailed view, where you can make various edits.

  4. Open the Date Picker

    In the card's detailed view, look for the 'Dates' button on the right-hand side. Click this button to bring up the date and time selection interface.

  5. Set the Due Date and Time

    A calendar will appear. Click on the specific day you want to set as the due date. You can also click the time field to manually enter or adjust the due time.

  6. Save the Due Date

    After selecting your desired date and time, click the 'Save' button. The due date will now be successfully added to your Trello card and visible in its details.

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Once you click 'Save', the due date will appear directly on the card in the board view and within the card's detailed pop-up, confirming it has been set.