# Using swimlanes

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/working-with-a-kanban-board/using-swimlanes/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/working-with-a-kanban-board/using-swimlanes/)
Product: Kanban Board On-Premises
Updated: 2026-08-12


Swimlanes offer an additional way to categorize Kanban tasks. You can divide the cards horizontally, for example by project, user, or priority, and easily drag and drop tasks between swimlanes.

Multichoice fields are used for swimlanes, and the swimlane settings are detailed in the [**Swimlanes**](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/board-setup/swimlanes/index.md) section. You can also change the field used for swimlanes directly on the board by selecting an option from the **"View by"** drop-down menu. This allows you to quickly adjust how your tasks are grouped and organized without needing to open the settings.

![View by drop-down menu choosing the field used for swimlanes on the Virto Kanban Board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/using_swimlanes_1-1024x656.png)

*View by*


Additionally, you can collapse or expand all swimlanes at once using the **collapse or expand** icon.

![Collapsing all swimlanes at once with the collapse icon on the Virto Kanban Board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/using_swimlanes_2-1024x550.png)

*Collapse swimlanes*


The **collapse** option is particularly useful when you have many swimlanes and want to view them all without scrolling.

![Expanded swimlanes on the Virto Kanban Board after using the expand icon](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/using_swimlanes_3-1024x236.png)

*Expand swimlanes*