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GeoffSharpe
Copper Contributor
Nov 13, 2021

Sync tasks from Outlook to Todo removes steps

OK, so this seems odd to me.   I've just found out that MS Todo can sync with Outlook tasks. I don't know why I didn't before but it's exactly what I need.   I was thrilled to find that Todo also...
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Teresa_Cyrus
MVP
Nov 14, 2021

GeoffSharpe 

Happy workday to you. I completed a test, and here are my learnings.

 

  • I created tasks with steps in To-Do.  
  • I opened Outlook Desktop.  Outlook Desktop did not display the To-Do steps; however, Outlook Desktop appropriately synced the remaining items.
  • I made changes in the Outlook Desktop description area, and it synced to To-Do once I hit the refresh button (F5) in the To-Do app.
  • I also added a note from the To-Do app, and it instantly synced to Outlook Desktop. See images below.

To-Do Image

 

 

Outlook Desktop

 

By design, the steps do not sync in Outlook.  If you feel strongly about this feature, you can vote for this feature in MS new Feedback Portal.  
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/1e1e2bf9-df1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f806c

 

As a reminder, MS made some significant updates to the To-Do app recently.  I also recommend that you update To-Do apps on all devices. 

 

For PC Desktop, Go to Microsoft Store, Click the ... (3 dots/more options), then select Downloads and Updates. Any apps you have on your PC, including To-Do, will update.

 

For mobile, go to Google Play if you have Android.

 

Also, make sure you have the latest Office updates.  
https://traccreations4e.com/how-to-check-for-microsoft-365-latest-version-and-update-the-status

 

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