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Why Microsoft Planner Only Shows Pinned Plans in Left Rail
Question details
The user wants to know why Microsoft Planner no longer displays both pinned and non-pinned plans in the left navigation menu and how to restore the previous view.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Navigating between different plans within the Microsoft Planner interface after a recent update.
- Observed behavior
- The left navigation rail has automatically updated to only display pinned plans, removing visibility of non-pinned plans with no apparent settings toggle to revert to the old layout.
Confirm that your Microsoft 365 environment is fully updated. Be aware that Microsoft frequently rolls out interface changes to web applications like Planner, which may permanently alter navigation layouts.
Access Non-Pinned Plans via Planner Hub
Since non-pinned plans are no longer visible in the left rail, you can still find and organize them using the main Planner Hub.
Microsoft intentionally updated the left rail to reduce clutter, meaning only your 'starred' or pinned plans will appear there. To access the rest of your plans, you must use the central hub.
Open Microsoft Planner and click on 'Planner Hub' located at the top of your remaining left navigation menu.
Scroll down the Hub page to the 'All plans' or 'Recent plans' section where all your unpinned projects are currently listed.
If you need a specific plan to appear in your left rail again, click the star icon next to the plan's name. This will categorize it as a pinned plan and restore it to your left navigation.
Submit Feedback to the Microsoft Product Team
If this interface change significantly impacts your workflow, the official recommendation is to submit direct feedback to Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I revert Microsoft Planner to the old left rail layout?
No, Microsoft has removed the ability to view all non-pinned plans in the left rail as part of a recent update. There is currently no built-in setting or configuration toggle to restore the previous layout.
How do I see my plans that are not pinned in Planner?
You can view all your non-pinned plans by clicking on 'Planner Hub' in the interface and scrolling down to the 'All plans' or 'Recent plans' sections.
How do I pin a plan so it appears in the left navigation?
Navigate to the Planner Hub, locate the specific plan you want to access quickly, and click the star icon next to its name. Pinned plans will automatically appear in your left rail.
