MC1488844 - Updated My Task experience in Planner

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1488844.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned My Tasks experience in Planner from early to late November 2026. This update introduces clearer navigation and streamlined task creation on the web while preserving all existing user data. Administrators should review internal training materials and inform support teams about the interface changes ahead of the release.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Users will experience a redesigned interface for personal task management in Planner.
Importance
3/10: This is a standard feature update that modifies the user interface without requiring administrative configuration.

Microsoft Summary

Microsoft Planner's My Tasks experience will be redesigned for clearer navigation, better task organization, and streamlined task creation, enhancing productivity. The update rolls out worldwide from early to late November 2026, requires no user action, and preserves existing tasks and settings.

Message Center ID
MC1488844
Category
plan For Change
Severity
normal
Services
Planner
Tags
Feature update, User impact
Roadmap ID
561204
Platforms
Web
Published
2026-10-05
Last updated
2026-10-05
Expires
2027-03-01

[What and Why:] Microsoft is introducing a redesigned My Tasks experience in Planner to help users more easily identify, prioritize, and manage their work. The updated experience provides clearer navigation, improved task organization, and streamlined task creation workflows, enabling users to create and manage tasks more efficiently without leaving their current context. This supports improved personal productivity by helping users focus on the work that requires their attention and reducing friction in everyday task management. [Rollout Schedule:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will occur from early through late November 2026. [Impact on Your Organization:] Who is affected: All users who access Microsoft Planner and use the My Tasks experience. Platforms/Services: Microsoft Planner Planner on the web Planner task management experiences What will happen: Users will see an updated My Tasks interface in Planner. Navigation within My Tasks will be simplified and easier to understand. Task organization and prioritization experiences will be updated. Users will be able to create tasks through streamlined workflows without leaving their current context. Existing tasks and task data will remain available. No migration or user data movement is required. The feature will be enabled automatically as part of the service rollout. No changes to existing admin policies or configurations are required. [Action Required/Recommendations:] No action is required. You may want to: Inform helpdesk and support teams of the upcoming user interface changes. Communicate the updated Planner experience to end users who regularly use My Tasks. Review any internal training materials or screenshots that reference the current experience and update them as needed. Monitor user feedback during rollout and adoption. [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.