Microsoft Planner
New Roster Plans in Microsoft Planner will no longer require a Microsoft 365 Group
Microsoft Planner is getting new Roster plans next month that can be created outside of Microsoft 365 Groups.
Tasks in Planner and Microsoft Teams are getting support for up 25 labels and colors
At Ignite 2020, Microsoft announced a new set of capabilities coming to its task management tool, Microsoft Planner. The company detailed that it’s increasing the number of task labels and colors to 25. This update will start rolling out to the Planner app and Tasks in Teams in late February, according to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Microsoft Planner and Tasks in Teams add more visual cues to check on progress
Microsoft has announced some important updates to improve the planning experience in the Tasks app in Teams and Planner on the web. The company says that these features provide a way for users to “celebrate completed tasks and stay motivated” and help users keep track of their tasks.
Microsoft Planner starts rolling out custom background images for plans
Microsoft Planner users can now try out a new Smart Backgrounds feature that brings the ability to personalize Planner boards. The company has announced that the feature is currently rolling out to all users in the Planner web experience, allowing users to add custom background images to their plans.
What's going on with the Tasks app in Microsoft Teams? Here's a look at the renaming and the new changes
Microsoft is renaming the Planner app in Teams to "Tasks by Planner and To Do." This has caused some confusion, so today, we'll be explaining the changes for you.
Microsoft renames the Planner app in Teams to “Tasks by Planner and To Do”
Microsoft today announced that it has completed the first phase of rebranding the Planner app inside Microsoft Teams to "Tasks." This means that the company has renamed the Planner experience to “Tasks by Planner and To Do” for all non-government users.
Microsoft Planner is getting custom background images for plans in January
Microsoft Planner is finally getting on a new feature that will bring the ability for users to add custom background images to their plans. The Microsoft 365 Roadmap indicates that the feature is currently under development, and it’s expected to roll out in January.
Microsoft Planner tasks will soon surface relevant files to add as attachments
Microsoft Planner is about to get a “File recommendations” feature that will let users choose recommended files to add as attachments to their tasks. The update will start rolling out in early January 2021, as noted in the most recent update to the company’s roadmap.
The new Microsoft Teams Tasks app, explained
Here's a quick explainer, and everything you need to know about the new Tasks app.
Microsoft delays rollout of new Tasks app in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has posted a new update in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center noting that the rollout of the new Tasks app in Microsoft Teams has been delayed to July, and it's expected to be completed in August.
Microsoft Planner iOS app now supports priority settings for your tasks
Microsoft has updated its Planner app for iOS to bring the same priority settings for tasks that are already available on the web.
New Microsoft Planner icon makes its way to the iOS app
The new Microsoft Planner icon that recently appeared on Office.com is making its way to the Planner iOS app today.