How do you create dependencies between tasks in Smartsheet?

Creating dependencies between tasks in Smartsheet is effectively achieved by linking predecessor tasks in the Gantt Chart. This method allows users to visually represent the relationship between tasks, indicating which tasks must be completed before others can begin.

When you link tasks as predecessors in the Gantt view, Smartsheet automatically adjusts the timeline for dependent tasks based on the start or finish of the predecessor task. This feature is essential for project scheduling, as it helps in efficiently managing timelines and ensuring that tasks are performed in the correct sequence, leading to improved workflow and project tracking.

The other options do not facilitate the creation of dependencies in the same structured manner. Using comments does not impact task sequencing, while adding subtasks can help organize work but does not inherently establish a dependency relationship. Merging multiple sheets does not create direct relationships between tasks either; rather, it combines data without linking task dependencies.