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Can You Rearrange Columns in Microsoft Planner Grid View?

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The user wants to know if there is a way to customize or change the order of columns in the grid view of Microsoft Planner.

Can You Rearrange Columns in Microsoft Planner Grid View?

Product: Microsoft Planner
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Organizing project tasks and customizing the visual layout within a project management tool.
Observed behavior: The default grid view columns (such as Title, Assignment, Start Date, and Bucket) are fixed in place and currently lack a native setting to reorder them.

Before you start

Log into your Microsoft 365 account and open your specific plan in the Planner app to confirm your current grid view layout.

Solution 1Recommended

Understand the Limitation and Submit Feedback

Microsoft Planner does not currently support reordering columns natively, but you can request this feature via official channels.

As of the current Microsoft Planner design, the grid view columns follow a strict default order. Users cannot drag-and-drop or use a settings menu to move columns like 'Bucket' or 'Assignment' to a different position. The most direct action to encourage this feature is submitting feedback.

Open your Microsoft Planner

Navigate to tasks.office.com and open the plan you are currently working on.

Access the Microsoft Feedback Portal

Click on the 'Settings' gear icon at the top right, select 'Send Planner feedback', or navigate directly to the Microsoft Feedback Portal online.

Submit or Vote

Search for 'Rearrange grid view columns' in the feedback search bar. If a request exists, upvote it. If not, create a new submission detailing your workflow needs.

Understand the Limitation and Submit Feedback

Alternative Views: While you wait for Microsoft to update this feature, consider using the 'Board' view to visually drag and drop tasks into categorized buckets instead of relying solely on the grid.

Solution 2

Export Planner Data to Excel for Custom Formatting

Since Planner restricts column rearrangement, you can export your task data into a spreadsheet to organize the layout exactly as you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hide specific columns in Microsoft Planner's grid view?

No, currently Microsoft Planner does not provide an option to hide or disable default columns like Assignment or Start Date in the grid view.

Will Microsoft add the feature to rearrange Planner columns?

Microsoft frequently updates its Microsoft 365 suite based on user requests in the Feedback Portal, but there is no officially announced timeline for bringing column rearrangement to Planner.

How else can I view my tasks in Microsoft Planner?

Besides the Grid view, you can manage tasks using the Board (Kanban style), Charts (for visual status analytics), or Schedule (calendar) views located at the top of your plan workspace.

Is there a way to sort tasks in the Planner grid view?

Yes, while you cannot move the columns horizontally, you can click on the headers (such as 'Due Date' or 'Title') to sort your tasks ascending or descending based on that specific column's data.

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