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Outlook - Tasks


Create a task

You probably keep a list of things to do on paper, in a spreadsheet, or maybe both. In Outlook, you can create tasks, get reminders, and track your progress—all in one place.

1. Click Tasks > New Task or press Ctrl+Shift+K.

New Task command on the ribbon

2. In the Subject box, type a name for the task. If you’ve got a lot to enter, keep the subject short, and then add the details in the task body.

3. If there’s a fixed start or end date, set the Start date or Due date.

4. Set the task’s priority by using Priority.

5. If you want a pop-up reminder, check Reminder, and set the date and time.

6. Click Task > Save & Close.


Create a task from a message





Creating a task from a message versus flagging the message




Last Updated: 9/13/2019