Creating tasks

Creating tasks directly in calendars
Adding tasks from other calendars

Using messages and documents to create tasks

Creating tasks directly in calendars

To add a task to a calendar:

1 Open the calendar.

2 Choose File > New > New Task.

Shortcuts

Method	Use in views	Does what
Double-click the blank space.	Today list	Opens a new task form with a start date of today.
Open the context menu and choose New Task.	all except Today list	Opens a new task form with a start date/time based on where you opened the context menu.
Click the blank space, type the task name, and press Enter/Return.	Today list	Creates a task that starts today. To color the task, choose Color from the context menu. To add any other details, open the task.

3 Update the basic task information on the Task tab of the Task form.

If you add reminders to the task, this icon is displayed beside it:

4 Update the Advanced tab, if you want to set other advanced options.

5 Attach files or add content just as you would for a message, if necessary.

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Adding tasks from other calendars

You can copy tasks from one calendar to another. This can be useful for adding tasks from group calendars to your personal calendar.
To copy a task to another calendar, drag it from the source calendar to the appropriate date on the target calendar.
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Using messages and documents to create tasks

You can drag a message or document into a calendar to create a new task. A copy of the message or document is attached to the task. The original message or document remains unchanged.
To do this, drag the message or document to the Today list.
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