Create tasks from comments

You can create new tasks and subtasks using the rich text toolbar in the comment section of an existing task. This is a helpful way to quickly organize your work so you can come back to it later.

What you'll need

• Unlimited comments are available on all ClickUp Plans.

• Guests can use comments.

Create a task from a comment

To create a task or subtask from a comment:

1. Find the task you want to work with.

2. In the comment section, highlight any text.

3. From the toolbar, click +Task.
   

   

4. Choose to create a new task or subtask.

5. Select a location and click Create.

   • Before creating, you can add details like an assignee or Custom Fields, if you have the ClickApp enabled.

6. The new task is embedded in the comment section. If you created a subtask, it will be added to the task you were viewing when you created it.

   

   
   

Want to learn more?

• Discover the power of comments in ClickUp.

• Learn how to create reminders from comments.