Set up the Do Today List

by | Jun 12, 2022

  1. Go to the Tasks view (using the Navigation Pane at left).
  2. Go to the Task view manager.
  3. Highlight All Categories. Copy and rename it Do Today. Select This folder, visible only to me (or This folder, visible to everyone if you are using Exchange Server).
  4. Define the list with the following settings:
    • Fields: Complete, Priority, Subject, Categories (only)
    • Group By: None
    • Sort: Sort items by Due Date, Ascending, then by (none); do not show field in view when asked.
    • Filter: Go to the SQL tab and click Edit these criteria directly. Copy the following text: 
      ("https://schemas.microsoft.com/mapi/id/{00062003-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}/810f0040" IS NULL AND "https://schemas.microsoft.com/mapi/proptag/0x10910040" IS NULL AND "urn:schemas:httpmail:importance" = 2 AND "https://schemas.microsoft.com/mapi/id/{00062003-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}/811c000b" = 0)
    • Paste the text into the SQL box, replacing all existing text.
    • Standarize the Other Settings.
    • Turn off red highlights.
    • Add a Group By box.
  5. Click OK to save your changes.
  6. Resize the columns as needed.