Short answer
At the top of an open task, the clock means everything is saved. Dots mean Humble is saving what you typed. A tick means it has just saved. Select the clock to see the task’s History.
Saving, at a glance
Every mark on a task
| You see | Where | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Clock | Top of an open task | Everything is saved. Select it to see History. |
| Dots | Top of an open task | You are typing, or Humble hasn’t saved what you typed yet. |
| Tick | Top of an open task | Saved. It shows for about a second, then turns back into the clock. |
| Due chip | Bottom of a task | When it is due. Red means overdue, amber means due in the next 7 days, blue means later. |
| Six dots | On a card, on the Tasks page | You can drag the card to another lane. |
| Circle | On a task | Who it is assigned to. A dashed circle means nobody yet. |
| Box | On an open task | Select it to mark the task done (Mark complete). A tick in the box means done. |
Questions
The dots don’t turn into a tick. What do I do?
Select the button to open History, then select Refresh. That saves what you typed.
Why don’t I see the clock?
It is only there for people who can edit the task.
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Last checked against the Humble app: 17 October 2026.