How to Use Outlook Tasks Open the Task Pane in Outlook 2016 From your Outlook to do list and Outlook task list, you can also view your tasks in several different views. It can also record what percentage of a task you’ve completed and can even send emails that assigns tasks to other people. The Tasks feature keeps track of what you need to do with your tasks list and will also remind you of any up and coming deadlines. Managing the action items on your to-do list in Outlook, for yourself and others, has never been easier when you use the Tasks feature in Outlook 2016. Many people manage their To Do lists on paper or in a spreadsheet but there is a much more effective way.
