# What is a Sub-task? How can I Create a Sub-task?

> Subtasks are means to split a task into smaller tasks for easier tracking & completion of the parent task

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/llms.txt).

Source: https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/what-is-a-subtask

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Subtasks are means to split a task into smaller tasks for easier tracking & completion of the parent task.

Subtasks are the means to split a large complex task into smaller tasks for easier tracking & completion of the parent task.

All the subtasks are linked to a parent task, but have their own priorities, progress%, assign to, start/end dates and task types.

**Note**: You can’t create a subtask without a parent task. Also, you can assign all the subtasks to different people in your team, for quicker execution.

**Benefits of using Subtask-**

-   Easier task tracking & on-time completion
-   Faster execution search subtask can be allocated to a different resource
-   Better work breakdown structure with full clarity

**How can I Create a Subtask?**

You create sub-task from two places-

**From Task Details pages**

-   Navigate to a task details page from task listing
-   In the subtasks section,click ![Add sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Add-sub-task.png)on the option
-   Give a title to your sub-task & save.

![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Create-subtask-view-image-3.jpg)

**From Task listing page-**

-   Navigate to task list of the specific project.
-   Click on 3-dot icon of the specific parent task for which you want to add sub-tasks. Further, click on **Create Subtask**. If you are unable to find the Create Subtask option, then the task should be already a Sub sub task.  
    ![](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/How-can-I-Create-a-Subtask.jpg)
-   In create subtask, provide Task name, task type, estimated hour, assignee, start date & end date and click save.  
    [![Sub Task](https://i2.wp.com/www.orangescrum.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sub-Task.png)](https://i2.wp.com/www.orangescrum.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sub-Task.png)
-   Subtask will be created and shown in task list view. You can also create subtask from Task list, Task group & Kanban view.  
    [![Application Framework](https://i2.wp.com/www.orangescrum.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Application-Framework.png)](https://i2.wp.com/www.orangescrum.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Application-Framework.png)

**How can I Identify Subtask from the Task List Page?**

![Subtask icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2019/06/Subtask-icon.png) icon indicates Subtask. Please follow below steps to identify subtask. Navigate to **Task Listing Page >** Click **![Subtask icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2019/06/Subtask-icon.png)icon** 

![Identify Sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Identify-Sub-task.png)

**How can I Edit the Subtask?**

There are 2 ways you can edit a subtask:

**From Task Listing**

-   In the task listing page, navigate to the specific task.
-   Click ![3-dot icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/3-dot-icon.png)on option and click **Edit.**
-   Make the required changes and click **‘Update’.**

![Edit sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/edit-sub-task-3.png)

**From Task Details Page**

-   In the task listing page of the project,click on the task title of the specific task you want to edit.
-   Click ![Edit](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Edit.png) in the top section > Make your changes > **Update.**
-   If you’re on the parent task’s details page, Click on the subtask title you wish to edit > Edit option on the top > Make your changes > **Update**.

![edit sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/edit-sub-task1.png)

**How can I Copy a Sub-Task?**

-   Go to the Task List page.
-   Click![3-dot icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/3-dot-icon.png) and click It creates a copy of the subtask.

![Copy sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/Copy-sub-task-1.png)

**How can I Delete a Subtask?**

-   In the task listing page, navigate to the specific subtask.
-   Click on ![3-dot icon](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/3-dot-icon.png)option and click **Delete**.

![delete sub-task](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/images/help/2018/06/delete-sub-task-1.png)

**How can I See All the Associated Sub-Tasks of a Parent Task?**

-   Navigate to Task Detail Page
-   Under **Subtasks** option, get the listed sub-tasks.

![Subtask](/images/help/2019/06/subtask1.png "Subtask")