In Microsoft outlook, one of the best features is to-do bar. It provides real deal of convenience in configuring appointments and tasks. It contains number of functionalities for effective task management. Some of its task related functionalities are described below.
- On the Outlook To-Do bar, you can drag and drop any item such as Email or Contacts, etc. This feature will help in creating quick appointments.
- Dragging an email on the task section of To-Do bar will create a task by using email details.
- Task can also be creating by typing in the To-Do bar. It will appear under the Today category.
- When the task is completed, click on the follow-up flag.
- Right-click the follow-up flag to explore number of options such as due dates, reminders or deleting the task, etc.
- To customize the options of To-Do bar, Right-click the header and check the options you want to enable.
Assign and Customize Category and Colors
10. Right Click the Oval next to Tasks to Assign a Task to a Category and designate the Color. I base priority on color and that works well for me.
11. For extra details on a specific date, Hover over the Task or Calendar Item
These are just a few of the key features of the Outlook 2007 To-Do Toolbar which I use everyday. I bet if you explore a little you can find a few more great tips! Please feel free to share your favorite tip below!
