How to Use Linear's Backlog View
- George Apostolov
How to Use Linear's Backlog View: step-by-step guide
To use Linear's Backlog view, navigate to your team's sidebar.
Select 'Backlog'.
The Backlog is where you store new ideas and issues that haven't been prioritized or added to your team's active roadmap yet.
Create new issues directly in the Backlog view by clicking the add icon.
When ready, move issues from the Backlog to the 'Active Issues' view to start working on them.
Utilize filters and sorting options to organize your Backlog based on specific criteria like labels, assignees, or due dates.
You can easily switch between different views like 'Active Issues' and 'Backlog' using keyboard shortcuts or the sidebar navigation.
Quick answer: To manage unprioritized tasks in Linear, navigate to your team's sidebar, select Backlog, create new issues using the add icon, move ready items to active issues, and organize your view using filters, sorting, and navigation options.
About this Linear tutorial
Organize new ideas and manage unprioritized work efficiently using the Backlog view in Linear. This guide shows how to use Linear's Backlog View in 7 steps, starting with "To use Linear's Backlog view, navigate to your team's sidebar" and finishing with "You can easily switch between different views like 'Active Issues' and 'Backlog' using...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Linear's Backlog View?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Use Linear's Board View, How to Use Linear's Command Menu and How to Use Linear's Cycle Feature. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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