

When a user marks an assigned task as complete, there is no opportunity for them to comment in the update that is sent. If you use Create Unassigned copy, you can assign the copy to someone. Tip: If you need to assign the task to multiple people and want updates from all, create copies of the task and assign each copy to a different person. If you go to the Details page and Create an Unassigned Copy to edit, you won't get updates for the assigned copy. ( Ctrl+C,V) This makes an unassigned copy but keeps the original intact. If you need a copy of the task for your records, you can copy and paste the task. You can't edit assigned tasks because once you assign it to someone, you no longer own the task.

Tasks are then also automatically linked back to the Appointment or Meeting item.How can I edit a task assigned to someone else? (click on image to enlarge)Įxtra Tip 1: By holding the CTRL or SHIFT button while clicking on a Task item, you can select multiple Tasks at once.Įxtra Tip 2: Do you use OneNote? Then you can also link your Appointments or Meetings together with its Tasks in a different way. You can include Tasks for an appointment or meeting via Insert Outlook Item.

Shortcuts to the Tasks will now show up in the body. Click OK to return to your opened appointment or meeting form.From the item list as the bottom, select the Tasks that you wish to associate with the appointment or meeting.From the folder list at the top, select the Tasks folder.To create links to other Outlook items, open the appointment or meeting from your Calendar via a double click and choose However, you can create all the items separately first and then open the Appointment or Meeting item and create links to the Task items instead. It is not possible to directly create a Task item within a Calendar Appointment or Meeting item. Is there a way to create a Task within a Calendar Appointment or Meeting item?įor instance I'd like to create a finance meeting in my Calendar folder but I need to track and complete 4 individual tasks that will prepare me for the meeting.
