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description: Break tasks into smaller steps using subtasks in DocJacket. Track progress, mark complete, and keep parent tasks organized.
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# Subtasks

Some tasks are better broken into smaller steps. Subtasks let you do that while keeping everything grouped under the parent task.

## Adding subtasks

1. Click a task to open its detail drawer
2. Open the **Subtasks** section
3. Click **Add**
4. Enter the subtask name
5. Click **Add Subtask**

If the parent task already has subtasks, the section opens with the progress count visible.

## Tracking progress

- Check off subtasks directly in the drawer as you complete them
- The parent task tracks progress automatically with counts like "2/5"
- A checked subtask is shown with completed styling
- Subtasks can have their own due dates when they are created from templates or automation

## Tips

- Use subtasks for multi-step processes like "Order title search" → "Review title commitment" → "Clear title exceptions"
- Subtasks are great for tasks that multiple people contribute to
- Completing all subtasks doesn't automatically complete the parent task — you still check off the parent when everything's done