How to Manage Tasks Using Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is designed to make it easy to keep track of what is going on in your life. The program has the ability to manage tasks that you have to accomplish. It is a great tool for staying organized and getting things done. With a few simple steps, you can organize your day.
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Instructions
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Open the Microsoft Outlook program. Go down the left hand side of the page and click on the "Tasks" tab. You can also get to this place by clicking on the "Go" tab on the top tool bar and choosing "Tasks" from the drop-down menu. Your blank task pad will show up on the right hand side of your screen.
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Click on the top of the page on the right where it says "Click here to add a new task" and a box will automatically come up on your screen. Here is where you can add any pertinent information about the task. You have the ability here to track your progress of these tasks as well.
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Enter in the subject line the name of the task that needs to be completed. You can also enter a start date and a due date for the task to be completed. You can also fill out the status as your work on the task so you know where you are in the completion process. In the bottom section, you can add any notes that might be valuable in completing the task.
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Click on the "Details" tab once all of the information is entered into the "Task" tab. Here is where you can record details about your task, such as the date it was completed, how many hours you worked on it, and if there is any other information such as billing information that is associated with it.
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Go to the top tool bar and click "Save and Close" to save your task and the important information about the task itself. Once saved, it will appear in a list on the right hand side of your screen. To refer back to it, just double click on it to open the task box once again. You can edit information this way as well.
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Tips & Warnings
You can rearrange your tasks by order of importance or detail. This may help to prioritize the things you need to get done.
