bug reportProductivity · Project ManagementsituationalTask ManagementUXSAASB2B

Project management UI preferences reset on every session

Users of Monday.com cannot permanently disable default view settings like column summaries, requiring them to manually turn off the preference each time they open the tool. Persistent UI state is a basic usability expectation that this platform fails to provide. The issue creates small but recurring friction across every work session.

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Monday.com Does Not Persist Column Sort Preferences Between Sessions

Monday.com fails to retain user-configured column sorting preferences between sessions despite having a save function, requiring users to manually re-sort every time they return to the platform. This breaks fundamental workflow continuity. Vendor product fix required.

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Monday.com AI Is Opaque and Customized Views Reset on Every Visit

Monday.com users cannot trust their customized board views to persist between sessions, forcing repeated manual reconfiguration. The built-in AI features lack clear documentation and team members cannot understand or apply them reliably. Both issues erode confidence in the platform as a stable operational hub.

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Monday.com Interface Is Cluttered With Features Users Do Not Need

Monday.com's interface has become more cluttered as the platform adds features, creating visual noise for users who only use a subset of available tools. The inability to hide or collapse unused features creates cognitive overhead. This is a mild personalization gap common in enterprise SaaS platforms that grow their feature surface over time.

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Monday.com Columns Cannot Be Color-Coded for Visual Identification

Monday.com does not allow users to change colors on column data, making it difficult to visually distinguish categories or priorities within a board view. Teams that rely on color as a quick-scan signal for status or classification are forced into workarounds or additional columns. This limits the platform's flexibility for teams managing high-volume, visually complex workflows.

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Monday.com locked primary column cannot be moved or deleted

The default "Item" column in Monday.com is locked and cannot be repositioned or removed from boards where it is unused. Users want full control over board column layout to reduce visual clutter and improve workspace organization.

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