Microsoft To Do: Lists & Tasks
How does the 'My Day' feature work in Microsoft To Do?
The 'My Day' feature lets you focus on a few selected tasks each day instead of your entire list. You can add tasks to 'My Day' manually or let the app suggest them based on deadlines, and completing them with the 'I'm Done' button gives a satisfying animation to reinforce progress.
Can I use natural language input to quickly add tasks like 'buy milk every Friday at 4pm'?
No, Microsoft To Do does not support natural language input. You must manually set each field like due date and recurrence, which can be slow when adding multiple tasks at once—unlike competitors like Todoist that parse such phrases automatically.
Why does Microsoft To Do crash when I try to reorder tasks by dragging them?
This is a known bug on devices like the OnePlus 11 where the app randomly crashes during drag-and-drop reordering. Reinstalling the app may not fix it, and Microsoft support may ask for a video of the issue, but a permanent solution hasn't been provided yet.
How do I filter or search tasks by tags in Microsoft To Do?
You can't effectively filter or search by tags in Microsoft To Do. The app offers colored labels for tasks, but the tagging system is weak—there's no proper search or filter functionality for tags, making it hard to organize tasks beyond basic lists.
How does Microsoft To Do compare to Todoist for task management?
Microsoft To Do is free and integrates seamlessly with Outlook for flagged emails, but lacks advanced features like natural language input and robust tag filtering that Todoist offers. If you need quick, smart task entry and powerful organization, Todoist is better; if you want a simple, free tool with Outlook sync, Microsoft To Do works well.
