In Productive, you can break down larger tasks into manageable parts using subtasks. This allows for more detailed planning and execution, ensuring every aspect of a task is covered.
Creating and Managing Subtasks
Adding Subtasks
Within any task, click the "Add Subtasks" button to create a new subtask. Enter the title and press enter.
Subtask Management
After creating a subtask, you can assign it to a team member, set a due date, or change its workflow status.
Accessing the Subtask
Click on the subtask to open it, add a description, custom fields, subscribers, or any other important information.
Keep Track of the Main Task
The parent task’s title and number are always visible at the top of the subtask, so you can easily refer back to it.
Additional Actions
Use the three-dot menu next to the subtask to access more options like converting it into a regular task, changing the parent task, editing its details, or deleting and duplicating it.
Key Points about Subtasks
Task Hierarchy
Subtasks create a clear hierarchy within your tasks, helping you keep the main task as an overarching objective while tracking progress on smaller, more specific parts.
Closing Tasks
Closing the main task doesn’t automatically close its subtasks. Similarly, closing all subtasks doesn’t close the main task.
Task Conversion
You can convert a subtask into a regular task if it becomes more significant. Similarly, a main task can be converted into a subtask of another task.
Changing Parent Tasks
If needed, you can change the parent task of a subtask by selecting the subtask and adjusting its parent.
