How to Create Subtasks in Airtable
- George Apostolov
How to Create Subtasks in Airtable: step-by-step guide
Click the 'Add' icon to create a new field for the subtasks.
Click 'Field Name' afterwards and type 'Subtasks'.
As for the field type, select 'Long Text'.
Following that, switch on the radio button next to 'Enable Rich Text Formatting' and then click 'Create Field'.
Tap the 'Expand Cell' icon to enter the subtask details into the newly created field.
Click the 'Paragraph' icon afterwards.
Select 'Checklist' from the given options.
One by one, type the subtask details.
After that, head over to the top navigation bar and then click the 'Row Height' button.
Choose 'Tall' from the list of available Row Height options.
After completing these steps, the Airtable field that contains the subtasks will be created and displayed immediately.
Quick answer: To create subtasks in Airtable, add a new Long Text field with rich text formatting enabled. Expand the cell, insert a checklist via the paragraph icon, and type the subtask details. Finally, adjust the row height to tall to display the completed subtask field.
About this Airtable tutorial
Set up a checklist in Airtable by adding a rich text field, expanding the cell, and adjusting row height for your subtasks. This guide shows how to create Subtasks in Airtable in 11 steps, starting with "Click the 'Add' icon to create a new field for the subtasks" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the Airtable field that contains the subtasks will be cre...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Airtable 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 Subtasks in Airtable?
11 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 Airtable data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Airtable. Related guides: How to delete a base in airtable, How to delete a record in airtable and How to delete a row in airtable. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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