Create subtasks

Subtasks split the work of a task into smaller parts. Each subtask works like its own task inside the parent task. Available on every paid plan.

Subtasks show only inside their parent task. They don't appear on the calendar, on dashboards or in the Team Performance Report.

Add a subtask

The Subtasks section shows only on a task that's already saved. Save a new task before you add subtasks.

  1. Hover over the task and click the arrow to open its Advanced Options.
Project task list with the arrow that opens a task's Advanced Options.
  1. Go to the Subtasks section.
  2. Type the subtask, then press Enter.
Subtasks section in a task's advanced options, with a new subtask typed in.

Reorder or delete subtasks

  • To reorder subtasks, drag a subtask by its handle icon.
Drag handle icon used to move a subtask up or down the list.
  • To delete a subtask, click X.
Subtask list with the X that deletes a subtask.

Completing every subtask doesn't complete the parent task, and completing the parent task doesn't complete its subtasks. Mark each one finished on its own.

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