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How to Hide or Disable the Flagged Email List in Microsoft To Do
Question details
The user wants to hide or permanently disable the Flagged Email list in Microsoft To Do but cannot find the option to do so.
- Product
- Microsoft To Do
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing task lists and connected apps within the Microsoft To Do application.
- Observed behavior
- The Flagged Email list appears in the app, but the option to remove or disable it is missing. The availability of this setting varies depending on whether the account uses a third-party email address or an Outlook.com alias.
Before attempting to change your connected app settings, confirm whether you are signed into Microsoft To Do using a native Outlook.com email address or a third-party email account, as this dictates your available options.
Leave the Connected Service Unchecked and Submit Feedback
Since Microsoft does not currently offer a direct way to delete the Flagged Email list, the best workaround is to manage your connected services and request the feature from Microsoft.
Currently, Microsoft To Do does not have a supported feature to completely hide or delete the Flagged Email list once it is activated. The visibility of this list is tied to how your email account integrates with Microsoft services.
Launch the Microsoft To Do app and click on your profile picture or the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
Scroll down the settings page until you find the 'Connected apps' section.
Look for the 'Flagged email' option. If the toggle is visible, turn it off or leave it unchecked to stop pulling in flagged emails.
To request a permanent removal feature, navigate to the Help & Feedback section in the app settings and submit your feature request directly to Microsoft.
Check Your Microsoft Account Aliases
Identify if an auto-generated Outlook.com alias is forcing the Flagged Email list to appear and limiting your app settings.
Manage Your Tasks and Documents with WPS Office
While you cannot easily modify certain built-in features in Microsoft To Do, you can optimize your overall productivity workflow by switching to a more flexible office suite. WPS Office provides a lightweight, highly compatible alternative to Microsoft Office.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install the software: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to set up WPS Office on your device.
- 3. Open existing Office files: Launch WPS Office and directly open your existing .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx files without worrying about format conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the Flagged Email toggle in Microsoft To Do settings?
The Flagged Email setting under Connected Apps may not be visible if you are using a third-party email address to sign into your Microsoft account instead of a native Outlook or Exchange account.
Will creating a new Outlook.com account remove the flagged email list from my current account?
No. Creating a new Outlook.com account will provide different connected-app options for that specific new account, but it will not alter the settings or remove the Flagged Email list on your original account.
How do third-party emails affect Microsoft To Do features?
When you use a third-party email as your primary sign-in, Microsoft sometimes generates an automatic Outlook.com alias behind the scenes. This configuration can limit or alter how integrated features, such as Flagged Emails, function within To Do.
Is there any official way to permanently delete the Flagged Email smart list?
Currently, Microsoft does not provide a supported method to permanently delete or completely hide the Flagged Email smart list once it has been provisioned on your account. Submitting user feedback is the recommended action.
