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1. What is a task and how might I use
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A task is a way to remind
you to do something for work or personally. It is a
handy way to keep track of things you need to do for
work when you are at home, or you can set it to remind
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2. How do I… |
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A. add a task? |
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- Select 'Tasks' in the Navigation Pane
- Click the 'New' button on the toolbar
- Complete the information about the task in the
task message box at the bottom.
- You can assign a start and due date, along with
a reminder, etc.
- Be sure to use
when you are finished.
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B. set a reminder to complete the
task? |
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- Select 'Tasks' in the Navigation Pane
- Create a new task as described above, or
double-click an existing task to set the reminder
options.
- Place a check mark in the reminder box, then set
the date and time for the reminder.
- You will receive a reminder window at the
appointed time, OR the first time you log on to OWA
if the appointed time has passed.
- You will have the option to snooze, dismiss or
open the task to modify the date and information.
- NOTE: to mark a task as complete, you will
need to open the item.
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C. show uncompleted tasks? |
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- Select the arrow beside 'Tasks' in the title bar
- select 'Taskpad' from the drop down list
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D. sort tasks? |
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- Use the drop down list in 2C above to change
which tasks are showing.
- You can also sort the order of the current tasks
in the by clicking on the column name
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E. mark a task as complete? |
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- Place a check mark in the box beside the task
OR
- Open the task and select 'Completed' from the
'Status' drop down list
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F. view tasks? |
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- Select the down arrow next to Tasks in the title
bar to view a variety of views.
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3. Can I add an attachment to a task? |
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Yes, this can be done from the task
item window when creating a new task or by opening the
task item.
- Select the Attachment button in the toolbar and
select the attachment as you would for an email.
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