How to edit or customize a subtask

subtask adds the flexibility of showing smaller or related steps within a larger task.  They can be edited and customized in the Workast web application.

There are two ways to edit a subtask:

using the floating menu options

in the task details screen

Customizing a subtask using the floating menu

1

Open the parent (original) task in the Workast web app.

2

Mouse over the right side of the subtask to reveal the floating menu.

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Click on the calendar to add or edit a due date or start date.

Click on the people icon to add or edit assignees.

Click on the ellipses (three dots) to bring up additional options such as following/unfollowing the subtask, copying the task link, duplicating the task, or removing it. 

To edit or customize a subtask in the task details screen

1

Open the parent (original) task in the Workast web app.

2

Click on the subtask that you want to customize.

The subtask details will appear on the right-hand side of your screen. You can then edit a subtask in the same way you would a normal task. * 

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For information on creating subtasks, click here.

* Please note that subtasks cannot repeat.

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