How to Set Due Dates in Microsoft To Do

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Setting due dates helps you stay on top of your deadlines and ensures your tasks appear in the "Planned" smart list. Here is the simple guide:

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1. On your Microsoft 365 main dashboard, click the App launcher in the upper-left corner.
2. From the app list, select To Do to open Microsoft To Do.
3. Click on an existing task to open the detail pane on the right side of the screen.
4. Click on the Add due date option (represented by a calendar icon).
5. Choose a quick shortcut like Today, Tomorrow, or Next Week, or click Pick a date to select a specific day from the calendar.
6. To set dates for multiple tasks: Hold Ctrl (or Cmd) and click all the tasks you want to update.
7. Right-click on the selected group, hover over Due, and select your desired date to apply it to all selected items at once.