Hive projects can be viewed in different layouts (also called project views). Layouts live on project tabs — switch tabs to change how you see the same actions. Action updates sync in real time for everyone, no matter which layout they are using.
Hive currently offers 8 action layouts:
Multiple people can work in the same project at once on different tabs/layouts. Changing a shared tab's layout affects everyone using that tab.
Note: Projects can also include other tabs such as Overview, Dashboards, Notes, Files, and more. This article focuses on the action layouts above.
Each layout is helpful depending on what your team is working on. Use the guidance below to choose with confidence.
1. List view
List view shows your project's actions in a flexible list — similar in feel to Home, but scoped to the project. You can customize columns, filters, grouping, and edit many fields inline without opening each action card.
When is list view helpful?
When you want a clear, scannable list of project work with filters and columns.
When you need to edit status, labels, dates, and other fields quickly from the list.
When List is your team's default day-to-day working view (it is commonly the default layout for new projects).
List view is less ideal if you need a visual board by status/person/label, or a deadline-first calendar/timeline.
2. Status view
In status view, action cards are organized in columns that each represent a status in your workflow. Actions move horizontally from unstarted toward completed. You can customize status columns to match your process.
When is status view helpful?
If you prefer a visual workflow and want to see progress at a glance.
If actions move through a shared set of statuses.
If your team uses Agile / sprint-style boards.
Status view emphasizes workflow stage more than deadlines or assignee workload. Use Team, Calendar, Gantt, or Timeline when those matter more.
A note on statuses:
The default statuses are typically Unstarted → In Progress → Completed. Add custom statuses by scrolling to the right of the board, typing a status name in the text box, and pressing Enter.
Example status sets:
Blog publishing — Unstarted → Ideas → Writing → Editing → Add images → Published → Share on social → Completed
Agile sprint — Unstarted → This week → In progress → Needs review → Completed
Hiring funnel — Unstarted → Reviewed application → Phone interview → On-site interview → Hired → Completed
3. Team view
In team view, actions are organized in columns by team member. Drag and drop to reassign work, and add new actions onto someone's column. There is also an Unassigned column for work that is ready to be picked up.
When is team view helpful?
Managers assessing team workload.
Projects where work frequently moves between people.
Keeping overflow work in Unassigned until someone has capacity.
Team view is less helpful when you primarily need status progress, or when you are the only person on the project.
4. Label view
In label view, actions are organized under columns for each label. Drag and drop to change labels, and add new actions under a label column.
Labels are tags on action cards that help distinguish workstreams, work types, or initiatives.
When is label view helpful?
When your team uses several labels and wants to assess work across initiatives.
When you want new actions to inherit a label by creating them under that column.
When color-coded labels help your team spot differences quickly.
Label view is less useful if your team rarely uses labels, or if assignee ownership is the main thing you need to see.
5. Calendar view
In calendar view, actions are organized by date/deadline. Drag and drop to change due dates. The default range commonly shows about the next six weeks. Click a date to create an action with that deadline.
Hive calendar also supports one-way sync to Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal.
When is calendar view helpful?
When your team needs to keep deadlines top of mind.
When people also want actions on their email calendar (via one-way sync).
When you want creating dated work to be fast — click a date to open a new action.
Calendar cards are more compact than Status/List cards. They emphasize the title and key schedule details (and can include assignee and other markers), so they are less ideal when you need a full board-style overview of every field at once.
6. Gantt chart
In Gantt, actions appear as bars on a timeline. Bar start/end dates represent the planned schedule. Drag to adjust timing, click to add work, zoom the scale, and add dependencies when needed.
When is Gantt helpful?
Planning how long a project will take and sequencing work.
Projects with clear steps and dependencies.
Sharing a plan externally — export options commonly include PDF, PNG, XLS/Excel, CSV, and Microsoft Project (.xml).
Gantt is less ideal for highly fluid agile work where dates are intentionally flexible.
7. Table view
In table view, actions appear in a spreadsheet-style grid. Sort and filter by columns, rearrange or hide columns, and edit many fields by clicking cells.
When is table view helpful?
When you need flexible multi-filter views (for example unstarted and overdue).
When you want to scan and edit many actions quickly in-grid.
Table view is powerful but can feel dense for first-time users. It works best when you already know which columns and filters you need.
8. Timeline
Timeline is a horizontal planning layout for seeing actions across time. Use it when you want a timeline-style overview of scheduled work (complementary to Calendar and Gantt, depending on how your team plans).
When is Timeline helpful?
When you want a time-based overview of project work beyond a month grid.
When Calendar feels too day-focused and Gantt feels too dependency-heavy for the conversation you need.
Add Timeline as a project tab/layout from your project's layout options when available.
Tips for choosing a layout
Day-to-day execution: List or Status
Workload balancing: Team
Deadlines: Calendar or Timeline
Plan + dependencies: Gantt
Bulk edit / reporting-style grids: Table
Workstream tagging: Label
You can keep multiple layouts as tabs in the same project and switch as needed.