Speed Up Task Creation with Item Templates in Pronnel

Introduction:

Item Templates in Pronnel help you quickly create new items with pre-filled attributes like title, assignee, due date, tags, and more. Instead of recreating the same structure for repeated workflows, item templates allow teams to save time, stay consistent, and reduce manual errors.

Accessing Item Templates

  1. Go to your board and click on the Settings icon to open the board settings panel.Pronnel gives an default template with the name of Template Summary

    Accessing Item Templates from Board Settings
  2. Inside the settings panel, scroll to the Item Templates section and click + Add to create a new template.

    Add Button to Create New Item Template
  3. A pop-up will appear where you can fill out all the necessary details — such as the item title, default assignee, due date, tags, checklist items, and more.

    Fill Template Details in the Popup
  4. Click Create Template once the details are filled. A final screen will ask you to name the template and set sharing permissions.

    Finalizing and Saving the Template
  5. While working with a template, you can create a new template directly from it. If you select the "Create Another" option, the template window will remain open after creation, allowing you to quickly create multiple items.

    Finalizing and Saving the Template
  6. After this, a pop-up will appear asking you to provide a name for the template and set its visibility — either keep it private to yourself or share it with other board users.

    Finalizing and Saving the Template
  7. Click Save Template to finish. Your new template will now appear in the Item Templates list.

Managing Item Templates

Once created, your templates can be easily managed through the three-dot (⋮) menu next to each template name. Available actions include:

  • Rename – Update the template name.
  • Edit – Modify fields like title, checklist, or assignee.
  • Duplicate – Create a similar version of an existing template.
  • Share – Manage visibility for teammates.
  • Delete – Remove templates you no longer need.
Manage Options in Item Template Menu

Using Item Templates to Create an Item

  1. Go to your board and click the dropdown arrow next to the Add Item button.
  2. Select the desired template from the list shown.
  3. The item creation popup will appear with pre-filled values from the template.
  4. You can modify any value before creating the item — such as changing the due date or updating the description.
  5. After modifying you can als0 create the template from bottom left button
  6. Click Create to add the item to your board instantly.
Using Item Template via Add Item Dropdown

Conclusion:

Item Templates in Pronnel let you standardize frequently used task formats, saving time and maintaining consistency across your teams. Whether you're managing projects, onboarding clients, or tracking bugs, item templates offer a flexible way to accelerate task creation and keep your workflow efficient.

FAQs

1. What is an Item Template in Pronnel?

It's a reusable format containing pre-filled fields like title, assignee, checklist, and more — used to quickly create new items.

2. Where can I create item templates?

In the board settings panel, under the "Item Templates" section.

3. Can I pre-assign users in an item template?

Yes, you can define a default assignee while setting up the template.

4. Can I use templates across boards?

Templates are board-specific unless the board is connected.

5. Can I edit a template after creating it?

Yes, use the edit option in the template’s three-dot menu to make changes anytime.

6. Will deleting a template affect existing items?

No, items created from a template remain unaffected if the template is deleted.

7. Can I duplicate an existing template?

Yes, use the "Duplicate" option in the menu to quickly create a variation.

8. Who can access my templates?

Only users you've shared the template with can view or use it.

9. Can templates include checklist items or subtasks?

Yes, you can define checklist items and subtasks during template creation.

10. How do I use a template to create an item?

Click the dropdown arrow next to "Add Item" and choose your template from the list.