Entering a New Task

With the Tasks window open, click the New button on the Outlook toolbar.

An Untitled Task dialog box opens. Type a descriptive subject in the Subject field; what you type here is the heading that is used for the task in the Tasks list.

Type a due date for the task in the Due Date field or click the down-arrow button next to the field and choose a date from the minicalendar that appears.

If desired, enter a start date for the task by typing a date into the Due Date field or by selecting a date from the minicalendar.

INTRODUCTION

To use Outlook to keep track of tasks, you must first enter information about each task you need to perform. When creating a new task, you can enter a task name, a start date, a due date, the priority, and other details.

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Other Ways to Create New Tasks

If you prefer, you can type a task directly into the Tasks list in the area that says Click Here to Add a New Task. You can also create a new task by opening the Actions menu and choosing New Task.

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Priority and the Percent Age

You can use the Priority drop-down list to select a priority for the task (Low, Normal, or High) . You also can enter information about the progress using the % Complete spin box.

Click the down-arrow button to the right of the Status field to display the status options, and select the option that describes the task's current status.

Type any descriptive information about the task into the Notes area.

Click the Save and Close button in the Tasks window.

The task is added to the Tasks list.