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    How to Use Microsoft To Do

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    Updated 22 December 2025

    What is Microsoft To Do?

    Microsoft To Do is a task management app that helps you:

    • Keep track of tasks
    • Set due dates and reminders
    • Organise tasks into lists
    • Sync across all your devices

    Getting Started

    Access Microsoft To Do

    Online:

    • Go to todo.microsoft.com
    • Sign in with your work account
    Desktop App: Download from the Microsoft Store

    Mobile: Download from App Store or Google Play

    Adding Tasks

    Quick Add

    • Click Add a task
    • Type your task
    • Press Enter

    Add Details

    Click on a task to add:

    • Due date - When it needs to be done
    • Reminder - Get notified
    • Notes - Additional information
    • Steps - Break into subtasks

    Using My Day

    My Day helps you focus on what matters today:

    • Click My Day in the sidebar
    • Click Add a task to add new tasks
    • Or click the lightbulb to see suggestions
    • Focus on just today's priorities
    Tip: My Day resets each morning, so you start fresh.

    Creating Lists

    Organise tasks into lists:

    Create a List

    • Click New list in the sidebar
    • Give it a name (e.g., "Project X", "Weekly Reports")
    • Add tasks to that list

    Ideas for Lists

    • Work projects
    • Personal tasks
    • Weekly recurring tasks
    • Shopping or errands
    • Goals

    Setting Due Dates

    • Click on a task
    • Click Add due date
    • Choose:
    - Today - Tomorrow - Next week - Pick a date

    Tasks with due dates appear in the Planned view.

    Adding Reminders

    • Click on a task
    • Click Remind me
    • Choose when to be reminded:
    - Later today - Tomorrow - Next week - Custom time

    Completing Tasks

    When done:

    • Click the circle next to the task
    • It's marked as completed
    • Completed tasks move to a "Completed" section

    Tips for Productivity

    Every morning:

    • Open My Day
    • Review suggestions
    • Add what you'll focus on today
    End of day:
    • Review completed tasks
    • Add any new tasks for tomorrow
    • Celebrate what you accomplished
    Weekly:
    • Review all lists
    • Update due dates
    • Remove irrelevant tasks

    Need Help?

    For To Do questions, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.

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