# Asana will not print subtasks from the main task anymore **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Community\ **Tags:** productivity\ **Created:** [1 August 2024 12:42 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667 "2024-08-01T12:42:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jennifer\_Karsner](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Jennifer\_Karsner](https://forum.asana.com/u/Jennifer_Karsner)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 12:42 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/1 "2024-08-01T12:42:49Z")
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. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/asana/original/3X/b/f/bfe74d008e793f7e2aa59fc5cff89ef6a4b5ebb4.jpeg) [● BNAGO 2024 Convention sales - TSI Family Reunion May2024 - Asana.pdf](https://forum.asana.com/uploads/short-url/blHxJLFXG7HjeYNIURGwL5Htk0.pdf) (894.8 KB) ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_TeamKickstart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/bryan_teamkickstart/32/279726_2.png) [@Bryan\_TeamKickstart](https://forum.asana.com/u/Bryan_TeamKickstart)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 13:30 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/2 "2024-08-01T13:30:37Z")
@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: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/asana/original/3X/2/a/2aa7e9c27dea68d2e60c856b42c56df0c7fb15c7.jpeg) @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](http://Asana2Go.com) that allows you to print out a task w/ subtasks ---
**Author:** ![Jennifer\_Karsner](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Jennifer\_Karsner](https://forum.asana.com/u/Jennifer_Karsner)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 14:12 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/3 "2024-08-01T14:12:20Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sather](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/richard_sather/32/276096_2.png) [@Richard\_Sather](https://forum.asana.com/u/Richard_Sather)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 14:36 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/4 "2024-08-01T14:36:04Z")
I have never used the print functionality in Asana - never understood the reason for it 😅 But I’d be surprised if it ever displayed more than one level of subtasks! ---
**Author:** ![Rashad\_Issa](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/rashad_issa/32/283198_2.png) [@Rashad\_Issa](https://forum.asana.com/u/Rashad_Issa)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 14:36 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/5 "2024-08-01T14:36:22Z")
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. > [@Bring back the previous print layout of tasks](https://forum.asana.com/t/bring-back-the-previous-print-layout-of-tasks/810661): > > Please bring back the previous print / PDF format where by the task, its custom fields, subtasks and info in its description is visible. I do not need to unhide custom fields from task pane everytime I need to print. The new behaviour makes the print mopre of screen shot than. a full print of the entire task. Thanks! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Jennifer\_Karsner](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Jennifer\_Karsner](https://forum.asana.com/u/Jennifer_Karsner)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 14:51 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/6 "2024-08-01T14:51:29Z")
Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. I will vote for it. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Berger\_lpb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/larry_berger_lpb/32/276017_2.png) [@Larry\_Berger\_lpb](https://forum.asana.com/u/Larry_Berger_lpb)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 17:07 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/7 "2024-08-01T17:07:35Z")
I was going to point to the same request @Rashad_Issa did; that’s the only A/B I’m aware of. My [Asana2Go](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/asana2go/meaajmlecpkbjcofehfpjngpnpfpjlkd) 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 ---
**Author:** ![Stephanie\_J](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Stephanie\_J](https://forum.asana.com/u/Stephanie_J)\ **Post date:** [1 August 2024 20:25 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/8 "2024-08-01T20:25:56Z")
I like a good challenge! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/asana/original/3X/1/4/14f71bc65b22020021ef4de943de0f0b9db68c1f.png) 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. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sather](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/richard_sather/32/276096_2.png) [@Richard\_Sather](https://forum.asana.com/u/Richard_Sather)\ **Post date:** [2 August 2024 06:13 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/9 "2024-08-02T06:13:06Z")
Well I must admit, I am surprised indeed! Good to know, @Stephanie_J and glad that works for you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jennifer\_Karsner](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Jennifer\_Karsner](https://forum.asana.com/u/Jennifer_Karsner)\ **Post date:** [2 August 2024 17:19 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/10 "2024-08-02T17:19:38Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Stephanie\_J](https://luna1.co/8d76cd.png) [@Stephanie\_J](https://forum.asana.com/u/Stephanie_J)\ **Post date:** [2 August 2024 18:19 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/11 "2024-08-02T18:19:38Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/asana/user_avatar/forum.asana.com/system/32/276370_2.png) [@system](https://forum.asana.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [13 August 2024 00:43 UTC](https://forum.asana.com/t/asana-will-not-print-subtasks-from-the-main-task-anymore/878667/12 "2024-08-13T00:43:34Z")
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