Creating Tasks

A task is something you want to accomplish within a specific time. Windows Calendar allows you to create and manage tasks to their completion. You can quickly create a detailed task (New!) using the New Task button on the toolbar. In the Details pane, you can set a Start Date, Due Date (the date by which the task must be completed), and Priority (Low, Medium, or High) for a task. If you need a reminder, you can specify a reminder date and time. To manage the completion of a task, you can select or clear the task check box in the Navigation pane or the Complete check box in the Details pane. If you need to add additional information about a task, you can use the Notes area at the bottom of the pane.

Create or Update a Task

In Windows Mail, click the Calendar button on the toolbar.

Click the New Task button on the toolbar.

In the Details pane, type the name of the task.

Click the Calendar button arrow, and then select calendar where you want the task to appear.

Click the Priority button arrow, and then select a priority.

Enter start and due dates.

To set a reminder, click the Reminder button arrow, click On date, and then specify a date.

The task appears in the Navigation pane.

Enter notes for the task.

When a task is done, select the check box next to the task in the Navigation pane or the Complete check box in the Details pane.

To edit a task, click the task in the Navigation pane to display it in the Details pane, where you can make the changes you want.

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