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How to Restore Bucket View in Microsoft Planner My Tasks
Question details
The user is looking to restore the bucket-style project view under 'My Tasks' and regain the ability to sort Pinned Projects or My Plans alphabetically.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Organizing and viewing daily tasks and pinned projects within the Microsoft Planner interface.
- Observed behavior
- A recent Microsoft Planner update completely removed the bucket view from My Tasks and disabled the alphabetical sorting feature for projects.
Ensure you are signed into your Microsoft 365 account and understand that the new Microsoft Planner experience is rolling out gradually, meaning certain legacy features might be temporarily or permanently unavailable.
Submit Feature Feedback to the Microsoft Planner Team
Since the new Planner update natively removed these viewing and sorting features, the only current workaround is to submit official feedback to Microsoft to request their restoration.
The new Microsoft Planner experience currently does not support the traditional bucket-style view in My Tasks or alphabetical sorting for Pinned Projects. Microsoft's product team is adding features gradually based on user demand.
To expedite the return of these features, users are strongly encouraged to utilize the official Microsoft Feedback Portal.
Log in to your Microsoft 365 account and open the Microsoft Planner web application or the Planner app integrated within Microsoft Teams.
Click on the Help icon (usually a question mark) or the dedicated 'Feedback' button located in the top right corner of the application interface.
Select 'Give Feedback' or 'Suggest a Feature'. In the description box, specifically mention that you want to restore the bucket view in My Tasks and the alphabetical sorting for Pinned Projects.
Alternatively, visit the official Microsoft Feedback Portal online, search for 'Bucket view My Tasks', and upvote similar feature requests to increase their visibility to the product team.
Take Control of Your Tasks with WPS Office
If unexpected updates and missing features in Microsoft 365 applications disrupt your workflow, consider using a stable, alternative solution. WPS Office is a free, lightweight suite that allows you to easily build your own reliable project trackers without worrying about forced interface changes.
- 1. Download and Install: Get the free WPS Office installer from the official website and complete the setup on your computer.
- 2. Open Existing Trackers: Open any existing .xlsx or .csv task lists directly in WPS Spreadsheet with perfect formatting.
- 3. Create a Custom Bucket View: Use the built-in free templates in WPS Spreadsheet to design a custom Kanban or bucket-style task tracker that never changes unexpectedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my Microsoft Planner My Tasks view change suddenly?
Microsoft recently rolled out a major update to the Planner experience, consolidating multiple task management tools. During this interface redesign, the bucket-style view and alphabetical sorting options were temporarily or permanently removed from the My Tasks section.
Will the bucket view eventually return to Microsoft Planner?
Microsoft has not given an official timeline for restoring the bucket view. However, they have stated that features are being added gradually, and user feedback on the Microsoft Feedback Portal heavily influences what gets restored.
How can I organize my pinned projects without alphabetical sorting?
Until alphabetical sorting is restored, you must rely on the default ordering provided by the new Planner, which typically lists projects by recent activity or pinned order. You can also use the search bar to locate specific plans quickly.
