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With many team members working remotely, Trello helps companies streamline their workflow. Its archiving features help you delete lists and cards so your virtual workspace doesn’t get cluttered. However, there are times when you need to recover that data quickly, regardless of the device you are using. Fortunately, there are ways to unarchive lists and cards in Trello and regain access to valuable information.
Keep reading to learn more.
How to Unarchive Lists and Cards in Trello on PC
If you prefer to use the Trello website on your PC, you may be wondering how to return an archived list to its original board. The action is reversible and retrieving the list is relatively simple. Here’s how to do it:
- Open Trello website and log in with your credentials.
- To find the archived list, go to your original dashboard and press the “Show Menu” option at the top right of the dashboard.
- Click “More” and go to “Archived Items.”
- Select “Switch to lists.” Trello will show all the lists you have archived from that board.
- Scroll down the results until you see the list you want to restore.
- Click on the list to return it to its original location.
There is no time limit on how long Trello keeps archived items. You can remove items from boards without worrying about losing valuable information. When you need to access certain data, the above method will help you quickly find archived lists.
It is also possible to restore cards that you have removed from boards.
- Visit the Trello web version and log in with your credentials.
- Navigate to the board where you created the card and select “Show Menu” in the top right corner of the board.
- Tap the “More” option and go to “Archived Items.”
- Trello will generate a list of all the cards you have archived from that board.
- Scroll down the list and tap the card you want to recover.
Unlike deleting items, archiving a card keeps it in the “Archived” section and preserves its information. Even if you’ve removed a card from the board, returning it to its original position only takes a few clicks.
How to Unarchive Lists in Trello on an iPhone
Trello has also developed a relatively easy-to-use mobile app, so iPhone users can increase their productivity by organizing boards and archiving lists. When you want to view and unarchive your lists, you can do so from the Trello mobile app. Here’s how to do it:
- Launch the Trello app from your home screen and sign in with your account information. If the app is not on the home screen, check your device’s app drawers.
- Navigate to the dashboard where you created the archived list.
- Click the three horizontal dots at the top right of the screen to open the “More” menu.
- Select the “Archived Lists” option. The app will show all the lists that you have deleted from that board.
- Review the results and press the list you want to recover to select it.
- Choose the “Send to Dashboard” option.
When you return to the board, the list reappears in its original place.
How to Unarchive Lists in Trello on an Android Device
If you save all your apps on your Android device, you can use the Trello mobile app to keep track of important tasks and streamline information by archiving lists. When you need to recover a list, the following steps will help you do it:
- Go to your home screen and open Trello mobile app. If you can’t find it on the home screen, check one of your smartphone’s app drawers or use the search bar.
- Open the board where you created the list.
- Tap the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner of the interface to see the “More” menu.
- Click on the “Archived Lists” option. This action will generate all the lists you have achieved from the board.
- Scroll through the results until you find the list you want to restore. Tap the list and then “Send to Board” to unarchive it.
Return to the dashboard to check if you have retrieved the list correctly.
Please note that there is no time limit on how long Trello stores archived items. This means you can unarchive lists at any time without losing data.
How to Unarchive Lists in Trello on an iPad
If you’re not at your computer but need to access an archived list, don’t panic. Here’s how you can unarchive a list in Trello on your iPad:
- Navigate to the home screen and run the Trello app. If you can’t detect it, it may be in one of the app drawers.
- Tap the board where you created the archived list.
- Click the three horizontal dots at the top right of the screen to open the “More” menu.
- Tap “Archived Lists” to see all the lists you’ve deleted from the board.
- Review the results and tap the list you want to unarchive.
Trello will move the list to its original place on the board.
Retrieve lists and cards with ease
Keeping track of cards and lists in Trello shouldn’t be complicated. These elements contain valuable information, so users need easy access to them. You can unarchive lists and cards on your PC, but Trello is also available as an easy-to-use app for Google or iOS. Unarchive lists in the app only takes a few clicks.
