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Creating a new task using the Outlook Web App

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Users can create Outlook tasks using the Outlook Web App (OWA).


To create a task:


  1. Log in to OWA.
  2. Click Tasks.


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  1. Click New.


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  1. In the Subject field, enter a task subject
  2. From the Start date dropdown list, select the start date for the task.
  3. From the Status dropdown list, select the current status of the task.
  4. From the Due date dropdown list, select the due date for the task.
  5. From the Priority dropdown list, select the task priority.
  6. From the % complete dropdown list, select or type the task completion percentage to date.
  7. If you would like to set a reminder for yourself, select the Reminder checkbox, and then schedule a reminder time by using the date and time dropdown lists.
  8. If you would like to keep this task private, select the Private checkbox.
  9. If you would like to add more information, click More Details, and then fill in the necessary fields.
  10. Click Save and Close.

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