Microsoft To Do Essentials (2025)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft To Do, equipping learners with the skills to manage tasks efficiently across multiple environments. You’ll learn how to create, organize, and customize task lists, set reminders and deadlines, attach files and links, and use Smart Lists and search functions to stay on top of your priorities. You’ll see how to share and assign tasks, use filters and views, and customize task lists for better organization. 

You’ll explore how the app integrates with other Microsoft 365 tools to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity. You’ll also learn the key differences in navigation, sorting, and task management across platforms, along with how to use advanced features like flagging emails, using categories, and finding shared task lists. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently use Microsoft To Do to organize your work and personal tasks more effectively. 

Topics covered include: 

• Navigating To Do in multiple environments 

• Creating and managing tasks 

• Setting up reminders and deadlines 

• Attaching files and links to a task 

• Sharing and assigning tasks 

• Using Smart Lists and search functions 

• Discussing the key advantages of using Microsoft To Do within Outlook 

• Utilizing Outlook categories and flagging for efficient task tracking 

• Exploring advanced workflows 

• Navigating and managing tasks within Teams 

• Using filters, views, and grouping 

• Finding shared and assigned task lists 

• Creating tasks from chat messages and Loop components 

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