When you create a task, you can assign it to yourself (a personal task) or assign it to multiple people.
To assign a task to other users:
Click File > New > Task.
In the To field, type a user name, and then press Enter. Repeat for additional users. If necessary, click +Cc or +Bc to add the desired field, and then type user names in the CC and BC fields.
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To select user names from a list, click Address, double-click each user, and then click OK.
Type the date you want the task to begin and the date and time you want the task to be completed. You can type the same date in both fields.
Type the subject.
(Optional) Type a priority for the task.
The task priority can consist of a character followed by a number, such as A1, C2, B, or 3.
Type a description of the task.
(Optional) Click the Send Options tab to specify other options, such as making this task a high priority, requesting a reply from recipients, and more.
Click Send on the toolbar.
To assign a task to yourself:
In your Calendar, open a view with a Tasks List (for example, the Day view), click a date, and then double-click an empty space in the Tasks List.
Type a subject.
Type a priority for the task.
The task priority can consist of a character followed by a number, such as A1, C1, B, or 3. Task priorities are optional.
Type the date you want the task to begin and the date and time you want the task to be completed. You can type the same date in both boxes.
Type a message.
(Optional) Click the Send Options tab to specify other options, such as making this task a high priority.
Click Post on the toolbar.
Personal tasks are placed in your Calendar and in your Tasklist folder. They are not placed in your Mailbox, or in any other user’s Mailbox.
HINT:You can also create a Tasklist that is not associated with your Calendar. In this type of list, any item type (mail, appointment, task, reminder note, phone message) can be used. For more information, see Using the Tasklist Folder.
For information on how to create a recurring task, see Scheduling Recurring Items.