A
task is an item that you create that you want to track until it's completed.
Use To Do in Outlook.com to create, edit, and manage tasks. Several departments
use this feature such as the Planning and Development department (used for this
example).
Choose your version for instructions
The
instructions are slightly different depending on whether you're using To Do in
Outlook.com or the classic Tasks. Choose the version you're using to see the
instructions that apply to you.
Note: The classic Tasks experience will be removed in the
coming months.
IF THE ICON LOOKS LIKE...
![Choose classic Tasks]()
See Instructions
for To Do in Outlook.com.
IF THE ICON LOOKS LIKE...
![Choose new Tasks]()
See Instructions
for classic Tasks in Outlook.com.
From
<https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-tasks-in-outlook-com-6e8a991b-ea62-4009-a7f7-62b70a57ec18>
Step 1: Prior to adding a Shared Task, verify you have access to the task by checking with your supervisor. If you need access, you will need to put in a request with the owner of the task (whether that is IT or your Supervisor).
Step 2 (Optional):
You may need to Pin the tasks icon to Outlook. Please see the following
screenshots below.
Before:
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Right click the
Tasks icon on the left and press Pin:
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After:
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Step 3: On the top,
press Folder and then press Open Shared Tasks
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Step 4: Type the
name of the Shared Task and then press OK
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