How to revert task list in outlook to the old version?

Anonymous
2023-05-25T02:23:44+00:00

I prefer the look and productivity of the old version of tasks with red flags and easy overview. The new one is not as clear and intuitive. How do I revert it back to that. Hint, I didn't opt in for the new outlook look, so the button on the top right corner already says off for the new version, but my to do list decided to switch anyway - very annoying. Please help me figure it out.

Many thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-23T21:55:40+00:00

    Thank you!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-22T13:12:14+00:00

    That did the trick! Josh, I dub you King of the Hidden Settings!

    Thanks -

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-21T21:16:32+00:00

    Make sure that you don't have under Options > Tasks > "Open tasks in the To Do app" check as well.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-06-21T18:03:45+00:00

    Thanks, Josh. So, followed these steps and the tasks open in the old style - if I open them directly from the task tab.

    If I open them from the reminder window, they open in the new format.

    What the heck?! Anyone have this happening?

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-06-19T19:13:59+00:00

    Thank you John. I'm back! As usual, Microsoft developers who never actually work like the rest of us, decided to add a feature nobody asked for and that is clunky, hard to use and completely unnecessary. I guess it's too much to ask that after 40 years they learn that less is more. <sigh>

    I tried the "new" version of Outlook, and it's a complete NIGHTMARE! I went back but my fear is that it will get forced on us. It's stunning how unconscious the company is about what we, the users, actually want and need. They just can't it leave alone. It's what I call job protection. Invent **** we don't need to keep their jobs. Perfection is the enemy of the good.

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