Copy Parent Value to All Subitems
“Copy a column value from the parent down to all subitems”
Push a value from the parent item into the same column on every subitem. Keep subitems in sync with parent-level data like priority, client, or category.
Use Cases
Push the parent's priority down to all subitems so they inherit the same urgency
Copy the parent's client name to all subitems for filtering and reporting
Sync the parent's due date down to subitems as their default deadline
Real-World Example
Your project board assigns a 'Priority' at the parent level. When the project manager changes priority to 'Urgent', this action copies that value down to all subitems — so every task inherits the urgency, team members see it in their My Work view, and dashboards reflect the correct priority for every task.
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