How to Make Subtasks and Sublists in Reminders on iOS 13 and macOS Catalina

Apple Reminders app has got a long due revamp in iOS 13 andmacOS Catalina. Aside from sporting an intuitive user-interface, the app has also got a host of helpful features including“Remind Me When Messaging”and the ability to create subtasks and sublists. As someone who relies on timely alerts to tackle workloads, I welcome this new addition. It sort of simplifies the process of managing reminders. If you are yet to put your hands on this user-friendly feature, now is the right to learn how to make subtasks and sublists in Reminders app on iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Create Subtasks and Sublists in Apple Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Create Subtasks and Sublists in Apple Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

There are multiple ways to create a group of lists or convert several reminders into subtasks. While I find the typical method straightforward, the gesture-based way is my favorite as it works as smoothly as thethree-finger text editingandtwo-finger tap gestures. As is usually the case with the Apple ecosystem, the process feels seamless across iDevices. Enough talk? Let’s get on with the guide!

Create New Subtasks on iPhone and iPad

  1. Now,create a new reminderas your primary task. Next, tap on the“i” buttonlocated on the right of the task. (You will need to tap on the reminder to reveal the info button.)

  2. Next, scroll down and chooseSubtasks.

  3. Next up, tap onAdd Reminderand then create the subtasks. Once you have created them, tap onDetails.

  4. Finally, make sure to tap on Doneto finish. You can use the tiny arrow to the right of the main task to view subtasks in the expanded or contracted form.

Note:There is a pretty simple hack to convert a task into a subtask just by dragging and dropping gestures.

Make Subtasks from New or Existing Reminders on Mac

  1. Now,create a reminderthat you want to use as your primary one.

  2. Next,make a subtaskbelow the primary reminder. After that, right-click on the task and chooseIndent Reminderon the menu.

That’s it! If you want to create more subtasks, simply press the return/enter key and then choose the Indent option for each one of them.

Note:

Make Sublists in Reminders on iPhone and iPad

Remember you can easily create a new list by tapping on the “Add List” button.

  1. Now, use thedrag and drop gestureto combine a list with another. Next, give a group name and hitCreateto finish.

Make Sublists in Reminders on Mac

  1. Now, drag a list on the top of the one you want to use as your primary list.

  2. After that,give it a nameand you are good to go.

How to Create Subtasks and Sublists in Apple Reminders with Ease

How to Create Subtasks and Sublists in Apple Reminders with Ease

So, that’s the quick way to make a group of lists or convert reminders into subtasks. Now that you know how this little trick works, keep your alerts organized or for that matter in line with your convenience. Have any questions related to this feature? If yes, feel free to shoot them in the comments below.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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