Microsoft Outlook Tutorial - How to create a new task in Outlook

Create a New Task

Introduction:

Use Outlook's Tasks folder to keep track of things you need to do, such as steps for completing a project or arranging an event. Tasks can be as complex as a year-long project or as simple as a shopping list you need to fill on the way home. A task list can include such things as writing a letter, making a phone call, or distributing a memo.

Step 1: Open the Task Dialog Box

From the Tasks folder, open the Actions menu and select New Task, or click the New Task button on the toolbar.

Step 2: Enter a Title

The Task window, like the Appointment window, is a form you can fill out, detailing the task. With the Task tab displayed, enter the subject or title of the task in the Subject text box.

Step 3: Enter a Due Date

If the task has a due date, click the Due Date drop-down arrow and choose a due date from the calendar. (You can also enter a start date, if needed.)

Step 4: Select a Status Setting

Use the Status drop-down list to select a status setting for the project: Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Waiting on Someone Else, or Deferred. As you manage your task list, you can update the status as needed.

Step 5: Set a Priority

Use the Priority drop-down list to give the task a priority level: Normal, Low, or High. Use the % Complete box if you want to specify a percentage of completeness. Set priority

Step 6: Enter Notes

Use the Notes box to enter any notes about the task. When you have finished filling out the Task form, click the Save and Close button. The task is now added to your Tasks folder's task list, as shown in this figure.

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