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Creating tasks builds a to-do list in Outlook to help you stay organized.
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Select
Tasks in the navigation pane and choose New Task. -
Add a subject, date, and priority.
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Select the Reminder checkbox if you'd like to set a reminder.
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Select Save & Close.
From anywhere in Outlook, hover over the Tasks icon to see your to-do list. Select any task to open it.
Tip: If an email needs to be a Task, select and drag it to the Tasks icon.