# Adding a task

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-pro/working-with-kanban-board-pro/adding-a-task/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-pro/working-with-kanban-board-pro/adding-a-task/)
Product: Virto Kanban Board App
Updated: 2026-08-12


Use the “**Add task**” button to add new tasks to a board.

![Add task button on the Virto Kanban Board header for creating a new task](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/adding_a_task_1.png)

*Add task*


If multiple lists are added to the board, select the list to which the task should belong.

![Selecting which list a new task belongs to when a Virto Kanban Board has multiple lists](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/adding_a_task_2.png)

*Multiple lists*


You can also use “**+**” to add a task directly to a column or swimlane.

![Plus icon to add a task directly to a column or swimlane on the Virto Kanban Board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/adding_a_task_3.png)

*Add task to a column*