Add a card

A card is the smallest and most detailed part of Trello. Add cards to represent to-dos, tasks, concepts, reminders, or anything that helps you stay organized.

Add a card

To add a card to a list:

1. Select Add a card from the bottom of a list

2. Type a name for the card

3. Press Enter to create the card

Add a card to the top or middle of a list

To add a card at the top of a list:

1. Select the list actions menu ()

2. Choose Add card

3. Type a name for the card

4. Press Enter to create the card

To add a card in the middle of a list:

1. Double-click between two cards

2. Type a name for the card

3. Press Enter to create the card

Add a card from a template

To add a card from a template:

1. Select the Create from template button at the bottom of a list

2. Choose the template you want

3. Type a name for the card

4. Select Create card

If you add the same checklists or description to a lot of cards, make a template to save time. Find more detail about creating card templates.

You can add up to 5,000 cards per board, but performance may suffer with more than 1,000 cards, especially with large attachments.

In order to add a card to a board, you'll need to be a member of that board. Depending on the board's settings, you may be able to join the board yourself. If not, ask one of the board members to invite you.

Add cards in Trello mobile

There are multiple ways to add cards in our Android and iOS apps aside from adding them from a board:

• Long-press the Trello icon on your home screen, then select Add card

• Add a Trello widget to your home screen

• In the Trello app, select the plus icon (+)

Add a card from anywhere using our desktop app

Add a card with Quick card:

• With the Trello app open, press Option/Alt + Control + Space to add a card from anywhere, even if the Trello app is minimized.

See Also

• Editing cards

• Adding a member to a card

• Commenting on cards

• Adding checklists to cards

• Adding attachments to cards

• Adding due dates to cards

• Adding labels to cards

• Archiving and deleting cards

• Copying cards, lists, or boards

• Moving cards or lists

• Filtering cards on a board

• Watching cards, lists, and boards