How to add subtasks in Asana
Learn how to add subtasks in Asana: open a task from the Work requests list, use Add subtask in its details, and check the count on the task row.
Quick answer
Open a task in Asana, scroll the task details to the Subtasks section, and click Add subtask. Type a name and the subtask appears in the list. Click Add subtask again for each extra row. The parent task then shows a subtask count in the project list, where you can expand it.
Steps at a glance
- Open the task from the project list
- Scroll the details to Subtasks and click Add subtask
- Type the subtask name
- Click Add subtask for the next row
- Type the second subtask name
- Check the subtask count on the task row
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Summary
Subtasks break one task into smaller pieces of work that live inside the parent task. You add them from the task details, and the parent task shows how many it holds.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task
Open your project in List view. Here that is **Work requests**. Hover over the task row, then click the arrow beside the task name to open its details. This guide uses **Schedule stakeholder review meeting**.
Step 2
Add a subtask
Scroll the task details down to the **Subtasks** heading. Click **Add subtask** to create an empty subtask row under it.
Step 3
Name the subtask
Click the new row and type the name of the first piece of work. This guide uses Book meeting room. Once it has a name, the **Subtasks** heading shows a count of 0 / 1.
Step 4
Add another subtask
Click **Add subtask** below the first subtask to start a second row. Repeat this for each extra piece of work the task needs.
Step 5
Name the second subtask
Type the second name into the new row, for example Send agenda to attendees. The **Subtasks** count now reads 0 / 2, and both subtasks sit in the list under the heading.
Step 6
Check the subtasks on the task
Look at the task row in the project list. It now shows a subtask count of 2 beside the task name. Click the arrow to the left of the task name to expand the subtasks from the list.
Why this matters
You have a task like scheduling a stakeholder review that hides several small jobs, such as booking a room and sending an agenda. Adding subtasks puts each job in one place under the parent, so nothing gets forgotten before the meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I add a subtask in Asana?
Open the task, scroll to the **Subtasks** section of its details, and click **Add subtask**. Type a name and the subtask is added under the parent task.
How do I see how many subtasks a task has?
The **Subtasks** heading in the task details shows a count such as 0 / 2, and the task row in the project list shows a number beside the task name.
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