How to Add a Subtask in TeamTrace

Overview

A subtask is a smaller piece of work under a main task. Use subtasks to break a larger task into steps that can be tracked on their own. This article explains how to add a subtask, how to recognize tasks that have subtasks, and how to edit them.

Before You Begin

• Sign in to the TeamTrace portal.
• The main task must already exist in a task list. See How to Create a Task in TeamTrace.

Method 1: Add a Subtask from the Task List

1. On the Dashboard, click Task in the left panel, then open the task list.
2. Select the task from the Task list and open the List View, hover the mouse over the task you want to add a subtask to.
3. Click the + button. A drop-down space opens under the task.
4. Type the subtask name and press Enter.

Method 2: Add a Subtask from the Task Side Panel

1. Open the task list and click the task to open its side panel on the right.
2. Open the Subtasks tab. It lists all child tasks of the main task.
3. Add a new subtask from this tab.

How to Recognize a Task with Subtasks

Once a subtask is created, an arrow appears in front of the task name, and a +1 sign appears after the name. The number shows how many subtasks the task has. Click the arrow to expand the task and see its subtasks. In the list view you can also use Subtasks: Expand all to show the subtasks of every task at once.

Edit a Subtask

1. Click the subtask name, or click the pencil icon next to it. The subtask pop-up window opens.
2. Fill in the required details.
3. Close the window.

Other Subtask Actions

Click the three-dot menu on a subtask to see its options:

Notes

• A subtask belongs to one main task, and its count (+1, +2 and so on) appears next to the main task's name.
• Only the user who created a task or subtask can move it. Other members can't, even if they have access.

Troubleshooting

Related Articles

• How to Create a Task in TeamTrace 
• How to Edit a Task in TeamTrace 
• How to Assign a Task in TeamTrace 
• Tasks Overview in TeamTrace