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May is crazy - isn't it? This is the month I really need to think about how I spend my time, trying to be as productive as possible and staying present!
P.S - How is May already half over ?!?!?!
I’m excited to share another time-saving tip with you this week!
Use Flagged Emails + Planner Tasks in One View! 📬✅
🎥 Video Walkthrough!
You asked, I listened—Here's the video for this week -Video Tip
✨ Stay On Top of Tasks Without Missing a Beat!
Have you ever flagged an email in Outlook, then opened Microsoft Planner and thought, “Why is my email showing up here?” Surprise—it’s not really Planner. But it is one of the most helpful integrations Microsoft has to offer!
In Kari’s Tips & Tricks #114, I’m showing you how your flagged emails and Planner tasks come together, so you can see all your work in one simple list.
🧩 Flag It. Assign It. See It All in Teams.
Time to Read/Watch: ~2 min
When you flag an email in Outlook, it becomes a task in Microsoft To Do. Tasks from Planner (which are usually assigned in group plans or projects) show up too. But here’s the magic:
Both types of tasks appear in the Tasks by Planner and To Do app in Microsoft Teams.
So if you’re using Planner for team projects and Outlook for personal follow-up, you can finally see everything in one place—no more bouncing between apps!
🔄 How It Works:
- Flagged Emails → Automatically turn into tasks in (Microsoft) To Do
- Planner Tasks → Assigned to you via projects or team plans
- Teams > Tasks App → Shows BOTH in one list (“My Tasks” view!)
✅ That’s why your flagged emails appear next to your Planner tasks—it’s a unified task view built right into Teams.
💡 Why This Saves Time:
- 📬 You don’t forget to follow up on important emails
- 📋 See project and personal to-dos together
- 🧠 One clear list = less stress and more focus
🎯 Pro Tip: Use the “Important” filter in Teams’ Tasks app to zero in on what really matters—including flagged emails!
View the Tip Online
You can always find them on my website, under tips and tricks. https://www.learningwithkari.com/blog
https://www.learningwithkari.com/blog/TipsandTricks114
📅 Sneak Peek: Next Week’s Tip!
Next week’s Kari’s Tip #115 What is Microsoft Loop? 😎
PS - Did you see my Inbox Relief course launch last week? Only $77 until the end of May!
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