How to Create Tasks and Subtasks in Microsoft Project

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to create tasks and subtasks in Microsoft Project by entering task names, setting durations, and using the Indent Task button to build a hierarchical project structure.

Steps

1. Click in the Task Name column to begin entering a new task.
2. After creating the task, add a task duration to define how long the task will take.
3. Select the tasks you want to convert into subtasks.
4. Click the Indent Task button to convert the selected tasks into subtasks under a parent task.