Introduction

In this article we can explore the Hierarchical Tasks and Task Pane in SharePoint 2013.

Hierarchical Tasks

In SharePoint 2013 we can create a Task and then Sub Tasks underneath it.

Example

Create a new Tasks list for trying it yourself. Create a new Task as in the following.

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Now choose the ellipsis and you will get the following menu items.

Click on the CREATE SUBTASK menu item. Here you can enter multiple sub tasks as shown below.

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Please note that the list went to the Data Sheet view. You need to click the Stop link to go back to the list view.

Tasks Pane

The Tasks Pane provides further control with the following custom action ribbon buttons:

The following is the Tasks Pane.

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You can play with them to see the functionality.

Summary

In this article we explored the Hierarchical Tasks and Task Pane in SharePoint 2013.