In MS Planner, smart dates are:

  • Someday/Maybe = Drag and drop task to the Someday column (10th from the left).
  • Soft Dates = Drag and drop task to any of the following columns:
    • This Week (6th from the left)
    • Next Week (7th from the left)
    • This Month (8th from the left)
    • Next Month (9th from the left)
  • Hard Dates = Due Date.
  1. Click task.
  2. Click the Due anytime field (pop-up).

  1. Select a date (calendar, pop-up)

  • Deadline = (MM/DD) or (DD/MM) entered after project or task name.
  • Do Today = Drag and drop task to the Today column (1st from the left).