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Fix Microsoft To Do Custom Repeat Options Missing
Question details
The user is unable to find or use advanced custom repeat options for recurring tasks.
- Product
- Microsoft To Do
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Setting up recurring tasks with specific schedules, such as the first Tuesday of every month or every two weeks on a specific weekday.
- Observed behavior
- The advanced recurring-task options are no longer displayed in the application interface.
Verify that your Microsoft To Do application is updated to the latest version, as temporary UI bugs hiding specific features are often patched in newer releases.
Report the Issue to the Microsoft To Do Community Hub
Since this involves a missing core feature, escalating the issue to Microsoft To Do specialists is the most effective way to determine if it is a known bug or a deliberate feature change.
Feature rollouts and app updates can sometimes unintentionally hide or remove specific functionalities like advanced repeat patterns. By reporting it directly to the community hub, Microsoft engineers can investigate and provide a definitive answer.
Note down your current Microsoft To Do app version, the platform you are using (e.g., Windows, iOS, Android), and your account type (Personal, Work, or School).
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft To Do Community Hub.
Post a detailed description of the missing repeat patterns (such as 'first Tuesday of every month'). Include the device information you gathered so engineers can accurately reproduce and investigate the problem.
Check the Microsoft To Do Web Version
If the custom repeat options are missing in your desktop or mobile app, they might still be accessible via the web interface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my custom repeat options suddenly disappear in Microsoft To Do?
This can happen due to a recent app update, a temporary syncing glitch across devices, or an unannounced interface change by Microsoft. Checking the web version can help isolate if the issue is strictly app-related.
Can I still set a task to repeat on the first Tuesday of the month?
If the advanced custom repeat option is missing in your app, try logging into the Microsoft To Do web portal (todo.microsoft.com). If it is also missing there, you may need to wait for a patch or update from Microsoft engineers.
Where is the best place to report missing features in Microsoft To Do?
The most effective place to report missing features or bugs is the Microsoft To Do Community Hub. Be sure to provide your app version, device platform, and specific examples of what is missing so specialists can assist you.
