Allocate a task to someone

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In Outlook for Windows, when you allocate a task to someone by clicking on "Allocate Task" and specifying another email account, it indeed sends an email message with the content of that task to the recipient. However, it does not automatically add the task to their Tasks list.

The "Allocate Task" feature in Outlook is primarily designed to assign a task to someone and provide them with the task details via email. The recipient will receive an email notification containing the task description, due date, and other relevant information. They can then manually add the task to their own Tasks list if they choose to do so.

To add the allocated task to their Tasks list, the recipient needs to take the following steps:

1. Open the email message they received containing the allocated task.

2. Within the email, they should click on the "Accept" button in the toolbar to accept the task.

3. Once accepted, the task will be added to their Outlook Tasks list, and they can manage it from there.

It's important to note that the behavior of the "Allocate Task" feature may vary depending on the version of Outlook you are using and the email server configuration. Therefore, if you're still experiencing issues or if the recipient is not able to add the task to their Tasks list, it's recommended to consult with your organization's IT support or refer to the Outlook documentation for specific instructions related to your setup. The text was created by the AI.