How to Create Microsoft To Do Tasks from OneNote for Windows 10
Question details
The user wants to create and sync Outlook or Microsoft To Do tasks directly from within the OneNote for Windows 10 application.
- Product
- OneNote for Windows 10
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to assign action items as syncable tasks while taking notes.
- Observed behavior
- The Outlook Tasks integration feature is entirely missing in OneNote for Windows 10, preventing users from generating Microsoft To Do tasks from their notes.
Verify that your current notes in OneNote for Windows 10 are fully synced to your Microsoft account so they can be securely accessed from the classic desktop application.
Use the Classic OneNote Desktop Application
Since OneNote for Windows 10 is no longer receiving updates and lacks task integration, you must use the standard OneNote desktop application to create Outlook tasks.
Microsoft has halted new feature development for OneNote for Windows 10. The capability to create Outlook tasks—which subsequently sync to Microsoft To Do—remains exclusive to the classic OneNote desktop software included with Office suites.
Search for 'OneNote' in your Windows Start menu. Look for the app simply named 'OneNote', rather than 'OneNote for Windows 10'. If it is not installed, download it from the official Microsoft website.
Sign in with the same Microsoft account you used in OneNote for Windows 10 to automatically load and sync your existing notebooks.
Highlight the text you want to convert into a task. Navigate to the 'Home' tab on the ribbon and click the 'Outlook Tasks' (flag icon) button. Select a due date to instantly create a task that will appear in Microsoft To Do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Microsoft add the Outlook Tasks feature to OneNote for Windows 10 in the future?
No. OneNote for Windows 10 is no longer receiving new features and is gradually being deprecated. Users are advised to transition to the main OneNote desktop application.
Do tasks created in the OneNote desktop app automatically sync to Microsoft To Do?
Yes, as long as you are signed in with the same Microsoft account, any Outlook Tasks you create in the OneNote desktop app will automatically sync with Outlook and Microsoft To Do.
How can I suggest new features to Microsoft?
You can submit or upvote feature requests through the official Microsoft Feedback Portal. For OneNote, feedback can be directed to their dedicated portal pages to help prioritize future updates in the unified app.
