Rich text and images in Planner task notes
I first shared this update in late 2021, after going quiet for a while this great update is finally rolling out.
TL;DR:Microsoft are adding support for rich text (bold, italics, underline) and...
The Planner agent arrives in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Short VersionThe Planner agent is coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing task and plan management into Copilot so you can create, update and manage personal tasks and shared basic plans. It...
Planner due date digest email design update
TL;DR:Microsoft Planner sends out a daily Due Date Digest email to users who have tasks that are assigned to them and are either:
OverdueDue today, orDue in the next 7 days.
Microsoft are...
New Microsoft Planner for the web
TL;DRNew Planner for the web will integrate features from Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project, and Copilot. Due mid-October to late November 2024.
DetailsThe new Planner for the web experience will match Planner...
Add up to 25 task labels and colours in Planner and Tasks in Teams
Short version:
This update will please a lot of users; add up to 25 task labels and colours in Planner and Tasks in Teams, up from the current 5. The new colours...
Tasks in Microsoft Loop Components to start syncing with Planner and To Do
TL;DR:Tasks created using Microsoft Loop components will soon start syncing with Microsoft tasks apps To Do, Planner, and the Tasks app in Teams. Now due mid-June mid-August 2023.
Details:The Task List Loop...
Collaborative meeting notes for Microsoft Teams
TL;DR:Microsoft are improving the Agenda, Notes and Follow-up tasks experience in Teams meetings. This new capability is powered by Loop and utilises Planner, To Do, Office.com and OneDrive for Business. Now...
Teams Shared and Private Channels now have Planner
Short VersionYou will soon be able to add Planner as a tab in Shared and Private channels. Now due late August 2026.
DetailsMicrosoft will soon enable Planner tabs in Shared and Private channels, providing task collaboration...
The Tasks by Planner and To Do app in Teams to be replaced by...
TL;DRThe Tasks by Planner and To Do app in Microsoft Teams is being updated to a new Microsoft Planner app. All existing functionality is preserved, plus new options and features. Due...
Upcoming Microsoft Planner feature changes
Short VersionSeveral changes are coming to Planner, including replacing the Comments section with a new task chat feature. Due mid-January to mid-February 2026.
DetailsSeveral features are being added or removed from Planner.
New...
Lightweight Plans in Planner
Short version:Lightweight Plans in Planner are back after being on hold for a while. This will be enabled by Roster containers, which is a simple list of members stored in Planner that...
Planner Agent chat comes to basic plans
Short VersionPlanner Agent chat is coming to Microsoft Planner basic plans, letting you ask questions about your plans, understand priorities, and take action without leaving Planner. Now due mid-September to late...
Planner Agent creates status reports from your plans
Short VersionPlanner Agent can now turn your Planner plan into a status report, covering overall status, progress, risks and next steps. You choose the audience, tone, length and reporting period, then...
Create and manage tasks with the Copilot Planner Agent
Short VersionThe new Copilot Planner Agent lets you create and manage Planner tasks from within Copilot chat. Due mid-March to late April 2026 (public preview).
DetailsThe new Planner Agent brings Planner’s work management directly...
Personal plans are coming to Microsoft Planner
TL;DR: Microsoft Planner will soon support Personal Plans which are shared only with the creator who will the sole member and owner of the plan. They can also be moved to...
S01E11 Introduction to Microsoft Planner
Welcome to Season 01, Episode 11 of Mark & Kirsty banging on about Microsoft 365!
In our eleventh episode Kirsty give us an introduction and tour of Planner:
00:01 Introductions01:39 Mark and Kirsty...
Reusable templates in Microsoft Planner
Short VersionYou can now turn any existing Planner plan into a reusable template and share it across your Microsoft 365 group, making it much faster to set up recurring work like...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? November 2026
*Members only early access* Welcome to our eleventh roundup of 2026. We review what was announced, released, and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot...
