Sub-Tasks

Sub-tasks help you break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable checklist items. Track progress on each step and see completion percentage at a glance.

What are Sub-Tasks?

Sub-tasks are lightweight checklist items within a parent task. Unlike full tasks, sub-tasks:

• •Don't have their own status, priority, or assignees
• •Can be checked off as completed
• •Show progress as a percentage bar
• •Help break down work without cluttering the board

Creating Sub-Tasks

1. 1.Open any task by clicking on it
2. 2.Scroll to the Sub-Tasks section
3. 3.Click + Add button
4. 4.Type the sub-task title and press Enter
5. 5.Continue adding more sub-tasks as needed

Tip: You can add multiple sub-tasks quickly by pressing Enter after each one.

Managing Sub-Tasks

Completing Sub-Tasks

Click the checkbox next to any sub-task to mark it as complete. The progress bar updates automatically.

Action	Result
Click checkbox	Toggle completion status
Progress bar	Shows % of completed sub-tasks

Editing Sub-Tasks

Click on any sub-task text to edit it inline. Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel.

Deleting Sub-Tasks

Hover over a sub-task and click the trash icon to delete it. A confirmation dialog will appear.

Progress Tracking

The sub-task section shows a visual progress indicator:

• •Fraction: Shows completed/total (e.g., "3/5")
• •Progress bar: Green bar fills as sub-tasks are completed
• •Percentage: Shows completion rate (e.g., "60%")

Best Practices

When to Use Sub-Tasks

✅ Good uses:

• •Breaking down a feature into implementation steps
• •Creating a checklist for deployment procedures
• •Listing acceptance criteria for a user story
• •Tracking multiple deliverables within one task

❌ Not ideal for:

• •Work that needs its own assignee (use separate tasks)
• •Items that need their own due dates (use tasks with dependencies)
• •Complex work with multiple statuses (use linked tasks)

Tips for Effective Sub-Tasks

1. 1.Keep them small — Each sub-task should be completable in one session
2. 2.Be specific — "Write unit tests for login" is better than "Testing"
3. 3.Order logically — Put sub-tasks in the order they should be completed
4. 4.Don't overdo it — If you have 20+ sub-tasks, consider breaking into multiple tasks

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Enter	Save new/edited sub-task
Escape	Cancel editing

Related Features

• •Task Management — Create and manage parent tasks
• •Dependencies — Link related tasks together
• •Comments — Discuss progress with your team