

Instructions for classic Tasks in Ĭlassic tasks includes tasks that you previously created and saved in any Tasks folder, plus messages that you've flagged. If you've switched to classic Tasks, you can switch back by selecting the Try the beta toggle at the top of the Tasks page. You can switch back to the classic Tasks by selecting The new Tasks toggle at the top of the To Do page. From the To Do page, select Settings at the top of the page to see all options for To Do. Settings for To Do are on their own page. You can turn the Flagged Email list on or off by going to Tasks, then selecting Settings at the top of the page, going to Connections and using the slider to turn the Flagged Email list on or off. When on, messages that you've flagged in Mail are copied to the Flagged Email list as tasks. Tasks is the list where new tasks are stored by default.įlagged Email is an optional list. The only way to add tasks to this list is to assign a reminder or due date to an existing task. Tasks that you create with a reminder or due date will automatically appear in this list. Planned is a Smart List that includes tasks that have a reminder or due date and have not been marked as complete. Important is a Smart List that includes tasks that you've marked as important. You can mark a task as important by right-clicking it and selecting Mark as important, or by selecting the star icon next to it. Suggestions includes tasks that are due today or in the future, are overdue, were previously moved to My Day but not completed, or that might be relevant to start working on. Select Done to close Suggestions and return to My Day. Select the plus sign (+) next to a task to add it to My Day.

To see suggested tasks, go to My Day, then select Suggestions at the top of the page. Suggestions are tasks that aren't completed that you might want to add to My Day. Tasks that appear in My Day are stored in other tasks lists, so they aren't deleted when My Day is cleared. It is an excellent tool to gain self-discipline and refine time management practices.Note: My Day is cleared at midnight every night. The calendar can be used for much more than just appointments and meetings. You learn how to use the Calendar as a workflow tool. Unraveling the relationship between the Calendar and the To-Do Bar, the To-Do List and Tasks is the first thing tackled in this session. The principles taught in this program solve the puzzle for you. When you have 5 or 6 urgent requests at one time, the choice of which one to work on first can be agonizing. Some can wait but others are urgent and demand immediate attention. Do you face daily dilemmas trying to figure out where to start on your tasks? Task lists can be overwhelming with a great range of items to complete.
