Easy Tech TutsHow to Copy Subtasks From One Task to Another in Asana Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Rebuilding the same subtask checklist by hand across multiple tasks wastes time, and Asana offers a few ways to move or duplicate that structure instead. This guide covers selecting subtasks in bulk, copying them into a new parent task, and using duplication settings to clone an entire task with its nested subtasks.
01Open the source task's subtask list
Expand the parent task to view its complete internal subtask checklist before copying anything.
02Bulk-select the subtasks
Use multi-select keyboard shortcuts to highlight multiple subtask lines at once instead of copying them one at a time.
03Understand what carries over
Copying subtask text strings brings over the task names, but confirm which metadata, like assignees or descriptions, transfers with them.
04Paste into the target task
Open the target task's subtask field, position your cursor, and paste the list to generate matching subtask rows instantly.
05Reassign or duplicate the whole structure
Use the project dropdown re-assign method for individual subtasks, or use task duplication settings to clone an entire parent task along with its nested subtasks.
Frequently asked questions
Do assignees carry over when I copy subtasks?
Some metadata transfers depending on the method used, so it's worth checking each pasted subtask to confirm assignees and due dates copied correctly.
Can I copy subtasks between different projects?
Yes, subtasks can be pasted into a task in a different project, though you may need to re-link them to the new project's context.
Is there a faster way to duplicate an entire checklist?
Using the task duplication setting clones the whole parent task including its nested subtasks in one action, rather than copying subtasks individually.
Will comments and attachments move with copied subtasks?
Comments and attachments are generally tied to the original subtask, so a straight copy-paste of text may not bring those over automatically.
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