• Create a task
• Create a task from a message
• Edit a task
• Delete a task

-At the bottom of the outlook 2016 desktop application, this image below should be present. Click the logo with the red circle, to access tasks.

Create a task

1. Click Tasks > New Task or press Ctrl+Shift+K.

   

2. In the Subject box, type a name for the task. If you've got a lot to enter, keep the subject short, and then add the details in the task body.

   

3. If there's a fixed start or end date, set the Start date or Due date.

   

4. Set the task's priority by using Priority.

   

5. If you want a pop-up reminder, check Reminder, and set the date and time.
   

6. Click Task > Save & Close.

   

Create a task from a message

There's a fast way to create a task based on an email message you received. For more information, see Create a task from a message.

Edit a task

1. Click Tasks.
2. Find the task you want to edit and double-click the task to open it.
3. Make the desired changes and click Task > Save & Close.

   

Delete a task

1. Click Tasks > Delete.

   

2. Click Yes to confirm the delete action.