Asana will not print subtasks from the main task anymore

I used to be able to open a task in any project and when I printed it from the 3-dot option at the top right it would print all the subtasks and the subtasks under each subtask.
It was very helpful for our IT Technicians. Now when I print a task it only prints the top layer and will not show the subtasks. See attached.


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@Jennifer_Karsner - I tested from my account and from a client account and both accounts are still able to see subtasks in the task printout.

I really hope that what you are experiencing is just a glitch/bug or that it’s just a temporary change while Asana fixes something.

Here’s what we see when printing a task w/ subtasks:

@Bastien_Siebman , @Larry_Berger_lpb, @Richard_Sather, @Arthur_BEGOU, @Phil_Seeman - I’m not aware of any A/B tests or announced changes on this. Any of you know anything?

On another note, if it is indeed a permanent change being rolled out, @Larry_Berger_lpb has created an amazing free tool called Asana2Go.com that allows you to print out a task w/ subtasks

Hi! Mine is doing that too but what I am saying is my tasks have subtasks and sometimes those subtasks have subtasks. It used to print everything that was in the main task showing all levels of each subtask. I wish I had a copy of how it used to print but I don’t. I already tried the Asana2Go print feature, but it did not print everything either. Thank you, Bryan!

I have never used the print functionality in Asana - never understood the reason for it :sweat_smile:
But I’d be surprised if it ever displayed more than one level of subtasks!

Hi @Jennifer_Karsner

Please check this product feedback and please upvote.
Asana changed the way printing takes place and we are asking for it to be reverted.

I believe that what you are after should be part the fix.

Thanks!

Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. I will vote for it.
Thank you!

I was going to point to the same request @Rashad_Issa did; that’s the only A/B I’m aware of.

My Asana2Go prints the first level of subtasks for whichever tasks you ask to print (so if you select multiple subtasks, then you’ll see all their sub-subtasks).

Thanks,

Larry

I like a good challenge!
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I only stopped descending the nesting chain due to time constraints…

And although I almost never print Asana these days or ever, in the past I have had use cases for this type of printout…often to do a walkaround and get updates in person (when all else has failed). It’s easier to do the round of the 5th floor with a printout and take quick notes, than lug a laptop, navigate around, type while standing up etc. The Asana print format is A++ ideal for this.

Well I must admit, I am surprised indeed! Good to know, @Stephanie_J and glad that works for you. :slight_smile:

That is exactly what we used it for. It was a way to look at everything at once instead of going in and out of tasks which leaves room for errors if you’re not careful.

I’d like to update my answer - @Jennifer_Karsner , you described printing a Task, and I do replicate the limitation you mentioned - only the first level of Subtasks shows up.

It’s when I print a Project that I get the deep-nested view. To me, it’s overall a better view, and you can print any filtered or sorted view that exists in your project, so please try that and see how it works for you.