Why the Microsoft Planner Schedule Button Is Missing on Mobile and How to Access It
Question details
The user needs to understand why the Planner Schedule button is not available on mobile and how to access the Schedule view through Planner for the web or Microsoft Teams.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- iOS and Android
- Scenario
- A user wants to open the Planner Schedule view from the Planner mobile app on iOS or Android.
- Observed behavior
- The Schedule button is missing in the Planner mobile apps for iOS and Android. The Schedule view is available only in Planner for the web and through Microsoft Teams.
Before you start, make sure you have a Microsoft 365 account with access to the same Planner plan and can sign in to Planner for the web or Microsoft Teams.
Use Planner for the Web to Access the Schedule View
Use this workaround when you need the Planner Schedule view on a phone or tablet, because the Planner mobile apps do not currently include the Schedule button.
Planner for the web includes the Schedule view even when you open it from a mobile browser. You can also access the same web experience through Microsoft Teams.
On your iOS or Android device, open a browser such as Safari or Chrome, go to office.com, and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
Open Planner from the Microsoft 365 app launcher or enter planner.cloud.microsoft, then choose the plan you want to view.
Inside the plan, select the Schedule tab or Schedule button in the Planner web interface to see tasks on a calendar timeline.
Alternatively, open Microsoft Teams, go to the Planner app or a Planner tab in the relevant team, and select Schedule from the web view.
Submit or Vote for Mobile Schedule View Feedback
Use this option if you want to help Microsoft prioritize adding the Schedule button to the Planner mobile apps.
Use WPS Office as a Free Microsoft Office Alternative When Planner Mobile Falls Short
Microsoft Planner mobile limitations cannot be changed from WPS Office, but WPS Office is a free, lightweight Office alternative with strong Microsoft Office format compatibility, a familiar interface, and tools for viewing and editing the documents that support your plans.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website, choose your platform, and download the free installer or mobile app.
- 2. Open your Microsoft Office files: Launch WPS Office and open existing .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx files directly to continue working on planning documents.
- 3. Work across devices: Use WPS Office on desktop or mobile to view, edit, and share files without needing a Microsoft 365 subscription for basic editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Planner Schedule button available in the Planner mobile app?
No. The Planner mobile apps for iOS and Android do not currently include the Schedule button. Use Planner for the web or Microsoft Teams to open the Schedule view.
How do I see the Planner Schedule view on my iPhone or Android?
Open a mobile browser, sign in at office.com, open Planner or planner.cloud.microsoft, select your plan, and choose Schedule. You can also open Planner through Microsoft Teams.
Can I add the Schedule button to Planner on my phone?
There is no setting to enable the Schedule button in the mobile app. The workaround is the web experience, and you can submit or vote for a mobile Schedule feature in the Microsoft Planner feedback forum.
Does Microsoft Teams on mobile show the Planner Schedule button?
The Planner mobile app does not show Schedule, but if you open Planner in a browser or use the Planner web experience through Microsoft Teams, the Schedule view is available.
Is WPS Office a substitute for Microsoft Planner?
WPS Office is not a direct Planner replacement, but it is a free Office suite that opens and edits Microsoft Office documents such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, which can support your planning work.
