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Add functionality to create dependencies

Add functionality to link tasks with dependencies. One the upper level task is complete the tasks that are dependent on it would become active and notify those task owners.

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    My guess is that, after 5 years of no movement, they don't want to cannibalize MS Project?

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I want this too. I may have a Kanban card which is 95% ready, but a tangent task might come up out of my checklist, from which I'll create a seperate task. I could close the Kanban card, but a parent-child referencing or connection would be very handy.

    My org is very good about ISO 9001 compliance and this lack of referencing is a deterrent for depts using Planner in their MS Teams. I'm actually really surprised Microsoft still haven't addressed this yet

  • Marcia commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    It is really necessary in projects to be able to link subtasks with the same funcitonality as a normal task. It shoudl also be visible in the main task if the subtasks have been completed or not.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    sub tasks with start date and end date is major function to manage project , please add asap.

  • Marlene V. commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    A linked task or subtask is truly a necessary missing feature of being able to use Planner effectively.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Subtasks are definitely necessary in order to use it as a professional managing tool. I would say, it is important as much as the assignment option.

  • eric commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I'll add my voice to this. . . being able to add sub-tasks to existing tasks is NECESSARY.
    checklist is nice but i need the full task features (assign to, due date, start date, etc) here and not just a list of items to be completed

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    With 2500+ votes and 190+ comments one would expect this to be at least in the planning phase after nearly 5 years.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    we are also just switching to MS Teams and thought we could cover our Task assignment with it too but this is basically useless without subtasks that can be assigned independantly. will probly stick with the freeware that I am using right now that can cover all those basics.

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