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Create and manage plans and tasks in Microsoft Teams

Use Microsoft Teams and the Planner application to create and manage plans and tasks, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and collaborate effectively with your team.

Mahammed Hussein Abdal-monem
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Use Microsoft Teams and the Planner application to create and manage plans and tasks, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and collaborate effectively with your team.

Step-by-step guide33 steps
  1. Click Copilot

    Access the Copilot feature by clicking this button, which enables enhanced assistance within the Teams application for your workflow.

    Click Copilot
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  2. Double-click Copilot

    Click the Copilot button to access AI assistance for enhanced collaboration and productivity within Teams.

    Double-click Copilot
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  3. Click View more apps

    Discover additional applications available for use within Teams, enhancing your workflow and collaboration options.

    Click View more apps
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  4. Click Planner

    Select 'Planner' from the list of applications to manage your tasks and projects efficiently.

    Click Planner
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  5. Click Grid

    Select the Grid view to display your tasks and plans in a tabular format.

    Click Grid
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  6. Click here

    Click here to proceed with your task or action within the software.

    Click here
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  7. Click Create a plan

    Select 'Create a plan' to start building your project. This option allows you to initiate a new planning process within the application.

    Click Create a plan
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  8. Click Create basic plan

    Now, click 'Create basic plan' to begin setting up your project with essential features.

    Click Create basic plan
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  9. Type in the Plan Name

    Enter the name of your plan in the designated field.

    Type in the Plan Name
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  10. Click the Group search box

    Click into the Group search box to find and select a group for sharing your plan.

    Click the Group search box
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  11. Click Team site created in SPO

    Select the 'Team site created in SPO' option to share your plan with the relevant team site.

    Click Team site created in SPO
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  12. Click Create basic plan

    To proceed, click on the 'Create basic plan' button, which will finalize the creation of your plan.

    Click Create basic plan
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  13. Click Add task

    To create a new task, click on 'Add task' to get started.

    Click Add task
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  14. Type in the Task name

    Enter the name of the task you want to add here.

    Type in the Task name
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  15. Click Set due date

    Select the due date option to specify a deadline for your task.

    Click Set due date
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  16. Click the due date

    Select the due date to set the deadline for your task.

    Click the due date
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  17. Click Assign

    Select the Assign option to allocate a task to a team member.

    Click Assign
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  18. Select the assignee

    Choose the appropriate assignee from the suggestions list to assign the task.

    Select the assignee
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  19. Click Add a new bucket

    Add a new bucket to your project for better organization of tasks.

    Click Add a new bucket
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  20. Click Add task

    Click the 'Add task' button to create a new task in your planner.

    Click Add task
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  21. Click here

    To proceed, click the designated area to continue with the workflow.

    Click here
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  22. Click Share

    Select the Share option to distribute your plan with others, allowing for collaboration and updates.

    Click Share
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  23. Click here

    Click here to access further sharing options for your plan.

    Click here
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  24. Click Calendar

    Access the calendar to view and manage scheduled tasks and events.

    Click Calendar
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  25. Select the Test Meeting

    Choose the Test Meeting from your calendar to view more details.

    Select the Test Meeting
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  26. Double-click Select the Test Meeting

    Choose the Test Meeting option from the calendar view to view details or edit.

    Double-click Select the Test Meeting
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  27. Type in the event title

    Enter the title of your meeting in the 'Add title' field.

    Type in the event title
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  28. Select Teams meeting

    Choose the option to set this event as a Teams meeting, allowing for online participation.

    Select Teams meeting
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  29. Click Save

    Click Save to confirm and store your event details.

    Click Save
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  30. Click the Test Meeting

    Select the test meeting to view or edit its details.

    Click the Test Meeting
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  31. Select Test Meeting 1

    Choose the meeting titled 'Test Meeting 1' to view its details.

    Select Test Meeting 1
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  32. Click Test meeting 1

    Select the 'Test meeting 1' event to view its details.

    Click Test meeting 1
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  33. Click Join

    Select the 'Join' button to participate in the meeting.

    Click Join
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