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How to Hide the 'No Label' Column in Microsoft Planner
Question details
The user wants to know if there is a way to hide or move the 'No Label' column when viewing tasks in the 'Group by labels' view.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Organizing and viewing project tasks grouped by colored labels in the Microsoft Planner board view.
- Observed behavior
- The 'No Label' column remains permanently visible on the board, and there is no obvious built-in setting to hide, delete, or reposition it.
Log in to your Microsoft 365 account and open the specific Microsoft Planner board to check your current task grouping and label configurations.
Understand the Limitation and Submit Feedback
Microsoft Planner currently does not support hiding the 'No Label' column natively in the 'Group by labels' view.
As of now, Microsoft Planner does not provide a built-in feature to hide, remove, or rearrange the 'No Label' column when viewing tasks grouped by labels. This column is permanently locked by design to ensure that any unassigned or uncategorized tasks are not accidentally lost or overlooked by project members.
If this feature is essential for your workflow, the best course of action is to submit a formal feature request directly to the Microsoft development team.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Planner Feedback Portal.
Type 'Hide No Label column' in the search bar to see if other users have already requested this feature. If they have, click the 'Vote' button to increase its visibility.
If no existing request perfectly matches your needs, click 'Send feedback' to create a new post detailing why hiding the column would improve your task management workflow.
Workaround: Use Filters Instead of Grouping
Instead of changing the grouping view, use Planner's filtering tools to temporarily hide tasks that do not have specific labels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete the 'No Label' column in Microsoft Planner?
No, the 'No Label' column is a default system column in the 'Group by labels' view. It is designed to act as a catch-all for uncategorized tasks and cannot be deleted or permanently hidden.
How do I change the order of columns in Planner?
In the default 'Group by Buckets' view, you can simply click and drag the column headers to reorder them. However, in other views like 'Group by labels' or 'Group by progress', the column order is fixed by the system and cannot be rearranged.
Is there a quick way to assign a label to a task?
Yes. While viewing your board, you can hover over a task card and press the number keys (1-6) on your keyboard to quickly assign the corresponding colored label without opening the task details.
