# How to Add Subtask Checklists in Airtable

> To create subtasks in Airtable, add a new Long Text column with rich text enabled, place it near main tasks, open the expanded view, select the checklist text input option, and write your subtasks.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/create-a-subtasks-in-airtable/
Apps: Airtable
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/6929ff297dd0e157abed8edd/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Create a new column by clicking on the + in the header row.
2. Select Long Text in the options
3. Enable Rich Text Field and hit Create field .
4. Drag and drop this column, closer to the main task and status columns.
5. Click on the expand sign on the field to open an expanded view.
6. Click on the ¶ symbol to see text input options.
7. Select the last option, Checklists, to get check boxes on your Rich Text Editor.
8. Write your subtasks.
9. And that's it. Your subtasks are created and associated with your main task.