# How to Move a Subtask in Asana

> To move a subtask in Asana, go to the Project menu, click the task, and drag the subtask to the TO DO list. Next, open the subtask from the list, click the ellipsis icon, go to Convert to, select Subtask, and choose the task to assign it to.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-move-a-subtask-in-asana/
Apps: Asana
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a49f1ab56e05a00ff4f88/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the 'Project' menu.
2. Click the task that has a subtask.
3. Click and drag the subtask away from the parent task and put it on the TO DO list.
4. You can find the subtask in your TO DO list and click on it.
5. You will be directed to the task pane, click the ellipsis icon.
6. Go to the 'Convert to' button.
7. Select 'Subtask'.
8. Choose from the task that you want to assign the subtask to.
9. To make sure the subtask was assigned to your preferred task, click the task.
10. View the task pane and scroll down below, there you can find the subtask under the main task.