How to Create a Hierarchy in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Hierarchy in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, select the cell right below the parent.
After that, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Indent'.
Select the other cells that you intend to put under the child.
Subsequently, tap the 'Indent' button twice.
After completing these steps, a hierarchy of Smartsheet cells will be created based on your input.
Quick answer: To create a hierarchy in Smartsheet, select the cell below the parent in Grid View and click 'Indent' on the top menu bar. Next, select the cells intended for the child and tap the 'Indent' button twice to establish the cell hierarchy based on your input.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Build a cell hierarchy in Smartsheet by using the indent tool in Grid View to organize parent and child rows quickly. This guide shows how to create a Hierarchy in Smartsheet in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, select the cell right below the parent" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a hierarchy of Smartsheet cells will be created based on...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Hierarchy in Smartsheet?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Create a Report in Smartsheet, How to Create an Intake Form in Smartsheet and How to Do a VLOOKUP in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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