# Subtasks on a kanban board

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


You can show or hide subtasks by clicking the show or hide icon. This option enables you to view only parent tasks.

![Show or hide subtasks icon on the Virto Kanban Board toolbar](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/subtasks_on_a_kanban_board_1-1024x100.png)

*Show / Hide subtasks*


Subtasks will appear on the board with a gray heading containing the subtask ID and the parent task’s name.

![Subtask card with a gray heading showing its ID and parent task name on the Kanban board](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/subtasks_on_a_kanban_board_2-1024x553.png)

*Subtask on the left*