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How to Create a Hierarchy in Smartsheet

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build parent-child row hierarchies in Smartsheet.

Quick summary

Creating a hierarchy in Smartsheet uses the built-in Indent feature in Grid View to nest rows as child rows under a parent. This lets teams group related tasks or data into collapsible parent-child structures for clearer project organization.


Steps

  1. In Smartsheet's Grid View, select the cell directly below the intended parent row.
  2. Go to the top menu bar and click the Indent button to make that row a child.
  3. Select the additional cells you want to nest further under the child row.
  4. Click the Indent button twice to move those rows one level deeper in the hierarchy.
  5. Once complete, a row hierarchy is created in your Smartsheet based on your selections.

📌 Why this matters

Smartsheet's row hierarchy feature lets project managers and teams organize complex data by grouping related rows into collapsible parent-child structures directly inside Grid View. Using the Indent button to create nested rows makes it easy to represent project phases, task categories, or data groupings without any additional configuration. This built-in hierarchy capability improves sheet readability, supports rollup summaries, and helps teams manage multi-level work breakdowns in a single, collaborative sheet.
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