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Add Backlog Items Directly to the Kanban Board

When you add a backlog item directly to the Kanban Board, it is associated, by default, with the first kanban lane on the board. You can change the default values, and you can attach the backlog item to another Kanban Board or kanban lane. If the number of story cards in the lane exceeds the WIP limit, the lane header is highlighted and you can drag it to the backlog queue.

For example, Michael discussed with the customers the enhancements and new features that are planned for the new release. One of the customers suggested a feature, which Michael feels would be a significant value-add to the product. Michael decides to add the feature in the current release and adds the following user story to the Kanban Board.

• As a Client, I need online library integration.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Agile, and from Kanban Tracking, click Kanban Board.
2. Select the product, release, and the Kanban Board name from the drop-down lists.

   The Kanban Board displays the story cards.

3. Click New User Story or New Issue.
4. Complete the required fields.
5. Save your changes.

   Note: To edit or delete a user story or issue from the Kanban Board, click the title or the arrow in the story card.