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Squidleg
Copper Contributor
Feb 08, 2024

Azure Devops Newbie Question

Hi all, 

 

I am setting up a test project with Agile process type and I am looking to view Epics, Features, User Stories and Tasks all within the same board however I am struggling with this one. 

 

If I set everything up on the backlog view I can expand them out and see everything fine. However when I select "View as Board" I dont get the view I am looking for (or maybe it is just not possible?).

 

Within the boards views, on the right side I have the option to view Epics, Features and User stories but I can only select one at a time.  If I select Epics I see Epics and Features. If I select Features I see Features and User Stories and if I select User Stories I see User Stories and Tasks. Is there a way to see all of them in one single view within the board?

 

Any ideas are most welcome! 

 

Thanks

azure devops

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  • Kidd_Ip's avatar
    Kidd_Ip
    MVP
    Jul 13, 2025

    Below the workaround you may consider:

     

    1. Use the Backlog View with Hierarchy Expanded
    •    Go to Boards → Backlogs
    •    Select Epics or Features from the dropdown
    •    Expand the hierarchy to see all child items inline

    2. Create a Custom Query
    •    Use Boards → Queries to build a flat list of all work items
    •    Filter by area path, iteration, or tags
    •    Add columns for Parent ID, Work Item Type, and State
    You can then pin this query to a dashboard for quick access.


    3. Use Delivery Plans
    •    If your organization has access to Delivery Plans, you can visualize multiple work item types across teams and timelines.
    •    It’s not a Kanban board, but it gives a broader view of relationships and progress.

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