Recurring tasks

Although Outlook supports recurring tasks, don’t use the feature. It can be unreliable and confusing in some situations. Instead, use this simple approach: Create a task normally. At the very end of the task name, add: (REPT). This reminds you that the task...

Set Up the Unprocessed Tasks List

You learned these steps when you configured the All Categories view, so this view can be set up quickly. Go to the Task view manager. Highlight All Categories. Copy and rename it “Unprocessed Tasks”. Select This folder, visible only to me (or This folder,...

Using the Unprocessed Tasks List

Your Unprocessed Tasks list shows you all tasks you entered in Outlook but have not yet processed. When you add new tasks, they should always show up here. To see the Unprocessed Tasks list, go to the Tasks view and select Unprocessed as the current view. Your...

Your Recent Tasks List

After you set up your Recent Tasks view, the Recent Tasks view will be a permanent part of your Current View list. To see Recent Tasks: Press Ctrl+4 to open Tasks. Select the Tasks folder in the Folders pane at the left. (You may need to click the arrow to open the...