Microsoft To Do
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- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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My experience with Microsoft To Do
Great and intuitive experience while using Microsoft To Do
Pros
Its most fascinating feature of Microsoft To Do is its cross-platform availability and user-friendly interface. Since I have an iOS mobile phone and a Windows laptop, it makes it easy to add and refer to my notes in my to-do list.
Cons
The thing that disheartens me, is that it is only available while I am online. That is, if in any case, I get disconnected to internet, it stops responding.
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Share Quickly
This app does improve my efficiency throughout the day. I can quickly run through my schedule and tasks. I don't struggle to find lists and I can share straight from the app.
Pros
The app is fast and I was surprised by how well it works regardless of the device OS. I often use it on my phone and laptop, plus my coworkers can all use it as well. I like using To Do tasks and reminders because I can quickly write it up and send a copy to coworkers. The block style organization feels very efficient to me. My screen is easy to look at and I know what to expect when I open the app. I usually tap "My Day" to see what I have planned for that particular day. I like the ability to add attachments and steps, plus grouping tasks in lists.
Ability to choose a custom theme doesn't hurt. Also, it's free! No charges at any time.
Cons
Natural language input is something that is lacking and noticeably so. There is no paid version with more features to upgrade to if you'd like. What you see is what's available..
As I mentioned before, I like the organization but I wanted to slightly adjust the filter/view and it turns out that is not an option. It would be helpful to isolate items approaching their due date or even past due.
Alternatives Considered
AsanaReasons for Choosing Microsoft To Do
It simply was not very easy to use and it was a paid subscription vs the free app here.Switched From
Any.doReasons for Switching to Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do is free and easy to implement without the need for everyone to learn how to use it. It is simple and straightforward. Asana on the other hand is more complex and wouldn't have been as easy. Thats why I made the decision.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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To Do: Great for emails, Bad for Complexity
To Do is great for creating a list of emails that need actions taken or require additional follow up, however any complex tasks are not managed efficiently.
Pros
I liked the integration with outlook - This makes the creation of tasks easy and quick.
Cons
Lack of complexity with regard to tasks is the worst part of To Do. Leaving notes on the action items is fine but updating notes, changing schedule and the history of To Do item changes is not recorded or easy to manage.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Good Alternative to Built-In App To Do App
Great to do list app. It has replaced the native Apple To Do list app for me.
Pros
Like the integration with Outlook and native apps on Mac and iOS.
Cons
Organizing tasks into separate project is difficult and not obvious how to move a task from one project to another. Not a problem if you manage everything in one global "To Do" list, but a pain if you want to organize them manually.
Alternatives Considered
TodoistReasons for Switching to Microsoft To Do
Familiar brand and great integration with other apps I already use including Outlook. Ability to schedule tasks from with email is amazing!- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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If you are not using To Do you are missing out
To me the most important feature is the due date. If you use that, it will automatically add to the My Day section, and you can see when it is overdue in the Tasks section. That makes it very easy not to lose track of priorities.
Pros
This is one of Microsoft's most underappreciated apps. I use it to drive my priorities every day and week. It has great features for recurring tasks, due dates, reminders, integrations, sharing with teammates, steps, notes, separate buckets - it is great!
Cons
Since there are so many ways it can be used, it has taken me a while to figure out how to most efficiently use it for my purpose. Users need to invest the time to get used to it and try different methods until they find what works best for them.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Simple and Effective for Personal Use
Its great for personal use and small task lists. It keeps things organized, but its enough for more complex workflows
Pros
The simplicity is great, its easy to create and manage tasks and the integration is outlook is super helpful
Cons
It feels too basic for larger task management needs, lacks advanced features like tagging or detailed progress tracking
- Industry: Insurance
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Microsoft To Do - a great companion
Microsoft To Do is an easy to use task and note management app that helps me organize my day-to-day activities. The notes and lists are easy to create and share with coworkers and even family for a better coordination. As I am already in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem it works very good with all other apps I use.
Pros
One of the best feature that I use daily is the fact that it syntonize seamless with Outlook making it easy to manage my emails and tasks from one place. Microsoft To Do is easy to use and is available on all platforms, smartphone and desktop PC witch make it very versatile and easy to use.
Cons
There is nothing to like less from my point of view, everything works for me as it should be.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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a simple yet powerful task manager for those fully invested in Microsoft ecosystem.
Microsoft To Do is a very effective task manager which is highly recommended for its full compatibility with the Microsoft ecosystem.
Pros
Microsoft To Do allows you to type tasks from WhatsApp, which is great if you want to input information quickly. It is also backed by Microsoft and has excellent integration with their other productivity products like Teams, Outlook or Planner.
Another key advantage is that Microsoft To Do is free for all Microsoft accounts, not only Microsoft 365 users.
Cons
Maybe the main con is that it is too lightweight for serious project tracking, but then again, Microsoft has Planner and Microsoft Project for more robust needs.
- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Minimal todo task manager.
Microsoft To Do has made my mind a less cluttered place as I have all my daily tasks in the same place and stay on track. It's a straightforward solution for tracking my tasks and avoiding dropped balls.
Pros
Microsoft To Do organizes my personal tasks inside a minimalistic UI that is simple. I love how simple it is to make lists, schedule due dates, and reminders. Outlook integration and the fact that is a Microsoft product to connect with my other apps.
Cons
It does not offer the advanced features and flexibility of other to-do list apps, so that may dissuade some users from using it.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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My most favorite work app
I use this daily as a checklist of tsk to complete and what has ben completed. I love the sound it makes when an item has been check marked. You can also add other employee task to do, and share it across devices.
Pros
To Do keeps me on track. I don't forget to do my weekly task and can add extra task anytime for reminders.
Cons
I love everything about To Do. I would not change anything.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Great tool to have a control of tasks
This tool helped me to remind every step or task that i should do, before i forgot most of them, now my boss and I can follow each task with a great efficiency.
Pros
Can have reminders and steps to do with each task, thanks to this tool I can have more efficiency and progress
Cons
At the moment, everything is working good, I don't have cons of it
Alternatives Considered
Swift To-Do listReasons for Switching to Microsoft To Do
We have office 365 so just upgraded licence to have Microsoft to do- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Microsoft To Do is a near Flawless To-Do Application
Nearly flawless to do application and better than any of the other similar apps I've tried in the past. Handles any and all to do list related activities seamlessly.
Pros
Exactly what I need in an organizational to do app for keeping my business and personal goals easily accessible so that I'm able to achieve them.
Cons
There aren't too many flaws that I could pick out with Microsoft To Do, but if I had to pick one, I would suggest allowing for changing the notification frequency.
Alternatives Considered
Google KeepReasons for Switching to Microsoft To Do
Better in nearly all aspects aside from integrating with Gmail/Google Workspace as a whole.- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Does the job but not easy to use
It would be great if all these amazing outlook features could be somehow built in the wider app with Better functionality and more user friendly.
Pros
It is an integrated part of outlook and MS office
Cons
It is not easy to use and I find it a bit confusing.
Alternatives Considered
Google WorkspaceReasons for Switching to Microsoft To Do
Because most of my clients used MS office so it would be easier to work across them. After choosing office 365, I thought to give To Do a chance and utilize the many features available.- Industry: Textiles
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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My Experience with MICROSOFT TO DO
Microsoft To Do is great for managing tasks, especially if you already use other Microsoft apps. It's easy to use, helps keep things organized, and works well for sharing tasks with others. However, it doesn't have some advanced features and can sometimes be slow or have inconsistent notifications. You need a Microsoft account to use it, and some features vary between platforms. Despite these issues, it's a good tool for staying on top of your tasks.
Pros
The strong task organization capabilities of Microsoft To Do, including as lists, due dates, reminders, and tags, as well as its easy interaction with other Microsoft services, have earned it accolades from users. Sharing tasks and lists promotes teamwork, and the "My Day" function aids in keeping attention on daily priorities. It is an effective and multiplatform task management solution that allows for offline access, subtask support, customized themes, seamless integration with Microsoft 365, and availability across several platforms.
Cons
Microsoft To Do's drawbacks include its lack of sophisticated capabilities, limitations on customization, sporadic performance problems, irregular notifications, and a learning curve for novice users. Gantt charts and other project management tools are absent, and there is little integration with non-Microsoft services. It requires a Microsoft account and has been known to cause synchronization problems and offline functionality according to certain users. Furthermore, different platforms may not all have the same features available.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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What “To Do” with Microsoft
Microsoft To Do is yet another software option that came with our Office 365 plan. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has glanced at the additional software offerings from Microsoft but did not try to incorporate it. Thankfully, we did not go this route with To Do. We weren’t looking for software “to do” what To Do does, but once we realized the functionality it provided, we use it daily. It has been another example of Microsoft providing us with solutions to problems we did not know we had.
Pros
The best part of Microsoft To Do for our organization is the ease with which it integrates into our other Office applications. It fits in perfectly with the software we are already using on a daily basis.
Cons
There is nothing game-changing about Microsoft To Do. It’s not software that we cannot live without, nor are we convinced that there are not other options with more functions. However, we did not implement it with those hopes in mind. For what we need it to do—help us keep employees and groups on task and making progress towards short and long term goals—it is great.
- Industry: Photography
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Great mobile daily planner
I would say that my overall experience was great
Pros
What I like about Microsoft to do is how easy it is to use. It's got a few really nice features such as being able to group your task lists, changing the background of your lists, sync with your OneDrive account, etc. it's also a really good app to use as a mobile daily planner.
Cons
What I didn't like is that it can be confusing upon initial first time use. You really have to take your time to explore the app. Once you get to know how to use it, however, it becomes easier to use.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Another life saver program
So wonderful I can’t think of anything negative to say at all
Pros
I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have this program/app in my life! I am sure I would be a lot less organized and more stressed out! I write my lists of tasks for the day every day for myself and then I also have wrote the to-dos for my kids! It’s great and so very helpful
Cons
The fact that I didn’t find this sooner than I did! Wish I had this in my life a lot sooner!
- Industry: Computer Networking
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Built in task manager
Pros
I've been using Microsoft To Do to assign tasks to my team and it has been an absolute game-changer! The app makes it incredibly easy to create and assign tasks to specific team members, set due dates, and track progress. I love how I can see when tasks are being completed and get notifications when important deadlines are approaching. This has helped me stay on top of my team's workload and ensure that everyone is staying productive and on task. The ability to add notes and attachments to each task is also incredibly helpful, as it allows me to provide all relevant information to my team in one place. Overall, Microsoft To Do has made it so much easier for me to manage my team's workload and stay on top of important tasks. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful task management tool!
Cons
If I had to choose something I liked least about Microsoft To Do I would say the lack of native themes for the app.
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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My Every Day Essential
Amazing, I use it every day, and almost always have the To-Do tab open 24/7 on my computer. In my job, I typically get a slew of tasks given to me in quick succession on calls, and having the to-do list up it the best way for me to log in each one quickly, add details during a call/meeting, and then get moving on completing each task within my longer timeframe.
Pros
This is the perfect solution for the digital age - a modern to-do list that easily links to my email inbox, and helps me actually accomplish every task I need to.
Cons
No complaints, it's user-friendly, links to my email so I can "flag" important emails to follow up on, I can add detailed notes to my to-do lists so that I remember things pertaining to the tasks, and set due dates that keep me on task.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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The perfect add on to outlook
Great. Nice user experience with easy integration and easily implemented into the business
Pros
Integration with outlook, ease of use, reminders based on emails
Cons
Could have a more centralized area or daily email remainders or a spot on outlook to access
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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An ideal tool to make sure things don't slip through the cracks
Pros
My favorite thing about To Do is setting up recurring tasks. For example, Every other Monday, payroll needs to be completed by the end of the day and I used to forget constantly. Setting up a recurring reminder is easy and ensures that I will never forget again!
Cons
I honestly can't complain about any aspect of this simple tool. It does what you need it to do and stays out of the way.
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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User review
It is simple to use, very good for basic tasks and works great with Microsoft tools.
Pros
I Love it, it syncs with Outlook Tasks, seamlessly integrates with Outlook Tasks, and makes it convenient if you use Outlook, helpful with managing simple tasks and creating working lists.
the most important - it is free
Cons
I would suggest to add the option for priority rating for each task and some detail information to subtasks.
Very basic compared to other task management tools.
- Industry: Import & Export
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Microsoft To Do Has Reliable Features
Microsoft To Do has brilliant features that have been dependable.
The experience is amazing.
Pros
Microsoft To Do is a reliable task management solution that has been working so well for us.
I like the dependable features of Microsoft To Do.
Microsoft To Do is affordable.
Cons
Microsoft To Do is so amazing.
No dislikes concerning Microsoft To Do.
- Industry: Biotechnology
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Best Simple Task Manager
It is a simple to use, follow-up on, and action on application that keeps me up to date on my tasks.
Pros
It is a simple to use and intuitive task keeping app. One of my favorite features is that it works across my other Microsoft apps such as Outlook and Loop.
Cons
I wish it had the ability to create more detailed Projects in there to work across the team. We are leveraging this via Loop but it would be nice if it was native to the application.
- Industry: Hospitality
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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This Hotel has Lists
I no longer have to remember all I have to get done in my day. Just review my lists on my Microsoft To Do app and go on my merry way. My co-workers can check to see if there are any more tasks to do and don't have to keep checking with me. I love this software.
Pros
I like that it organizes my lists. I have so many tasks to do and so little time. Its very user friendly and even my stupid co-worker can use with no problem. It took hardly any time to teach her how to use it.
Cons
The cost was the only problem. But my boss decided that it was worth the price.