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Bill_King
Jan 26, 2023Brass Contributor
How to add custom fields to a task in Planner or To Do list?
I am wanting to replace a excel P&A list that my team uses with the "Tasks by Planner and To Do". However, we need some custom fields added. I have searched but can not find out how to add custom fields. Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks,
Bill
- Angela_GibsonCopper Contributor
For anyone reading this and frustrated with the lack of prioritization for this feature, please take note of the links below to (hopefully) get Microsoft's attention:
1) This is the link to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, which shows the features that MS has prioritized for development (the feature to add a custom field is not currently on the roadmap).
2) Submit feedback to Microsoft so that they prioritize this feature asap, by using this form to submit feedback:
Link: https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/ad198462-1c1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472
- JacobW620Brass ContributorPlease Microsoft, add this feature it is a major flaw in that you can't adjust information for tasks making it easier to navigate and adapt to the needs of your organisation/team/project. All other task management tools provide this feature, Asana, Wrike, Monday.com and so on. Please please please prioritise and develop this feature.
- Anthony_2359Copper ContributorWhere is the right place to feature request this?
- RaulcnsilvaCopper ContributorI agree that Lists is the way to go, it does lack some functionality like other task managers but is highly customizable (and one less subscription).
I don't think that MS will deploy many updates to Planner as they have MS Projects for what you intend. You can always upgrade your plan mate.
- Hi,
Planner and ToDo does not support at this moment adding custom fields- Mark_HerseyCopper Contributor
This is a significant weakness to the Tasks by Planner and To Do app. While we have "due date" and "priority" these alone are not powerful enough to really be useful. Recommend something more like Outlook Tasks
- Bill_KingBrass Contributor