> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.roster.today/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backlogs

> Your space for later—without cluttering Today.
Backlog is designed for tasks or ideas that come to mind but are not meant to be done today.

> 🎥 Video: *Coming soon — Backlog workflows*

### What Backlog Is For

Use Backlog to store:

* Tasks you **don’t want to work on today**
* Ideas, reminders, or responsibilities you want to **revisit later**
* Goals you’ve acknowledged but intentionally postponed

<Warning>
  ### Important: Backlog ≠ Unfinished Tasks

  > Backlog is **not** a place for incomplete or unchecked tasks.
  >
  > Tasks you fail to complete today are **not automatically moved** to Backlog.
  >
  > Backlog only contains items you **intentionally move there**.

  This distinction is intentional and core to how the app works.
</Warning>

## Actions You Can Take

### Move a Task from Today → Backlog

If you realize you won’t be able to complete a task today:

1. Open the goal options in the **Today** list
2. Click **Move to Backlog**
3. The task is moved instantly—in one click

This helps you protect focus without losing the task.

### Move a Task from Backlog → Today

When a backlog item becomes important or actionable:

1. Go to the **Backlog** tab
2. Open the task options
3. Click **Move to Today**
4. The task appears in today’s task list immediately

No re-creation needed.

## Tags & Backlog

At the moment:

* **Tags cannot be added to backlog items**

> This is a planned feature and will be available in a future update.

## Deleting Backlog Items

<Danger>
  ### Deletion Is Permanent

  > Deleting a backlog item is **irreversible**. Once deleted, the task cannot be recovered.
</Danger>

Delete only when you’re sure the task is no longer needed.

## Why Backlog Exists

* Keeps your **Today list clean and realistic**
* Helps you avoid **decision fatigue**
* Encourages intentional planning instead of guilt-driven task carryover
* Separates *“not today”* from *“forgotten”*