# Subtask view mode

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/working-with-a-kanban-board/subtasks/subtask-view-mode/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/working-with-a-kanban-board/subtasks/subtask-view-mode/)
Product: Kanban Board On-Premises
Updated: 2026-08-12


To easily manage subtasks on your board, you can switch to **"Subtasks view"** mode. This mode allows you to view subtasks grouped by their parent task, with the parent task fields becoming the swimlane fields.

![Switching to Subtasks view mode on the Virto Kanban Board toolbar](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/subtask_view_mode_1-1024x77.png)

*View subtasks*


![Subtasks grouped by parent task into swimlanes in the Virto Kanban Board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/subtask_view_mode_2-1024x779.png)

*Subtask view*


Since subtasks are now grouped into swimlanes, you can also move tasks between swimlanes (parent tasks).

This option is available by default for quick boards. If you’re working with a board from a custom task list, ensure that the **“Enable subtask/checklist”** checkbox is selected in the **“Advanced Setup –> Additional”** settings.

If you’re using a multilevel board with more than two levels of tasks, you can display subtasks from all levels. Make sure the **“Allow multi-level”** checkbox is selected in the **“Advanced Setup –> Additional”** settings.