Create task checklists on mobile

Add, edit, and assign checklists on the mobile app.

What you'll need

  • Checklists are available on all ClickUpPplans
  • Everyone, including guests with full or edit permissions, can create task checklists. 

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Create a checklist

Create a checklist on the mobile app.

Task view 2.0

To create a checklist in mobile Task view 2.0:

  1. Open a task.
  2. At the bottom, tap the checklist icon in the To Do container.
  3. Tap + New checklist.
  4. Name the checklist.
  5. Tap Done.

Task view 3.0

To create a checklist in mobile Task view 3.0:

  1. Open a task. By default, you'll be in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap + Add checklist.
  4. Tap the checklist you just created.
  5. By default, new checklists are named Checklist. Tap the name to change it.

Create checklist items and sub-items

Create checklist items and sub-items on mobile.

Task view 2.0

To create a checklist item in mobile Task view 2.0:

  1. Tap a checklist to expand its items.
  2. Tap + Add an item.
  3. Name the item.
  4. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

To create a sub-item in mobile Task view 2.0:

  1. Tap a checklist to expand its items.
  2. Tap a checklist item.
  3. Tap Add sub-item.
  4. Name the sub-item.
  5. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

Task view 3.0

To create a checklist item in mobile Task view 3.0:

  1. Tap a checklist to open it.
  2. Tap + Add item.
  3. Name the item.
  4. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

To create a sub-item in mobile Task view 3.0:

  1. Tap a checklist to open it.
  2. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  3. At the bottom, tap Sub-Item.
  4. Name the sub-item.
  5. Tap done on your mobile keyboard.

Assign a checklist item

Assign checklist items to others on mobile.

Task view 2.0

To assign a checklist item in mobile Task view 2.0:

  1. Open a task.
  2. At the bottom, tap the checklist icon in the To Do container.
  3. Tap a checklist to expand its items.
  4. Tap the checklist item you want to assign.
  5. Tap Assign.
  6. Search or scroll for the user and tap their name to assign the checklist item to them.

Task view 3.0

To assign a checklist item in mobile Task view 3.0:

  1. Open a task. By default, you'll be in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap a checklist to open it.
  4. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  5. At the bottom, tap Assign.
  6. Search or swipe to find the person you want to assign and tap their name or avatar.

Edit a checklist

Edit a checklist on mobile.

Task view 2.0

Rename, delete, or mark all checklist items as complete.

To edit a checklist in mobile Task view 2.0:

  1. Open a task.
  2. At the bottom, tap the checklist icon in the To Do container.
  3. To the right of the checklist name, tap the ellipsis ... icon.
  4. Choose form the following menu options:
    • Delete: Delete the checklist.
    • Rename: Rename the checklist.
    • Check all: Mark all items in the checklist as complete.

Task view 3.0

Rename or delete checklist items.

To edit a checklist in mobile Task view 3.0:

  1. Open a task. By default, you'll be in the Details tab.
  2. Swipe up to the Checklists section.
  3. Tap a checklist to open it.
  4. Tap and hold a checklist item.
  5. From the options at the bottom, choose to Rename or Delete the checklist item.

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