Difference between 'planned' and 'tasks'

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Hi - wondering if someone can explain the difference between the lists (in Microsoft To Do) titled 'planned' and 'tasks'. Why would I use one over the other? Can I delete one so I don't see it? It's becoming confusing : \

Thank you!!

hidmov · Answer

keensg&nbsp;My understanding is that the Tasks list is there to catch any tasks that are not assigned to a custom list you have created. A task has to live somewhere, and if it's not in a list then it gets put in the Tasks list so it can be found.&nbsp;Planned and Assigned aren't really subsets of the Tasks list.&nbsp;Think of those lists not really as lists, but more along the lines of filtered views that look for assigned tasks/planned tasks regardless where the task actually lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;When you are adding the tasks via loop, is the task being put into a list you have created?&nbsp;

pprince · Answer

Thanks! Its still helpful in 2024

keensg · Answer

HidMov&nbsp; If I am reading you right&nbsp;'Planned' and 'Assigned To You' should be subsets of 'Tasks - but I created 3 tasks in Loop and they show as&nbsp;Planned' and 'Assigned To You' but I still have zero Tasks - as if it was not a master list - what gives?&nbsp;&nbsp;

keensg · Answer

"When you are adding the tasks via loop, is the task being put into a list you have created?"No - I was not even aware that I could - I am using a Loop Task component in OneNote to create the Tasks.&nbsp;

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