How to Set Up Microsoft To Do Widgets on Windows 11
Posted on 18th June 2023
Overview
Microsoft To Do is a task management application that helps you keep track of your tasks and to-do lists. The app is available for free on the Microsoft Store. To Do Widgets is a feature of To Do that allows you to add To Do items to your Windows desktop. You can use To Do Widgets to create a to-do list, set reminders, and track your progress. The To Do Widgets feature is available on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Instructions
- Open the Microsoft To Do application.
- Click the
...menu in the top-right corner of the screen and selectSettingsfrom the drop-down menu. - Click the
Widgetstab in theSettingsmenu. - Click the
+button to add a new widget. - Select the type of widget you want to add from the list of options. You can choose from a variety of options, including a to-do list, a calendar, a clock, and more.
- Configure the widget settings. You can adjust the size, position, and appearance of the widget. You can also set a reminder for the widget.
- Click the
Savebutton to save your changes.
Tips
- You can add multiple widgets to your desktop. Each widget can be configured differently.
- To Do Widgets are available on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The To Do app is available for free on the Microsoft Store.
- You can use To Do Widgets to create a to-do list, set reminders, and track your progress.
How to Set Up Microsoft To Do Widgets on Windows 11
Windows 11 has a new feature called “widgets” which allows you to display small applets on your desktop. These can be useful for a variety of things, including keeping track of your tasks with Microsoft To Do. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up and use the Microsoft To Do widget on Windows 11.
Adding the Widget
To add the widget, first open the “Settings” app by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard. Then, click on “Personalization” and select “Widgets” from the left-hand menu.
On the right-hand side, scroll down until you find the “Microsoft To Do” widget and click on the “+” button to add it to your desktop.
Configuring the Widget
Once you’ve added the widget, you can click on it and select “Configure” to customize its settings. For example, you can choose how many tasks you want to display, and whether you want to see tasks from all of your To Do lists or just a specific one.
You can also choose to display tasks that are due today, or tasks that are overdue. And, if you have the To Do app open in the background, you can choose to display live updates in the widget so that it always shows your latest tasks.
Using the Widget
The Microsoft To Do widget works just like the To Do app itself. You can click on a task to open it in the app, and then mark it as complete or add more details.
You can also create new tasks directly from the widget by clicking on the “+” button. This will open the To Do app and create a new task with the details you enter.
Removing the Widget
If you no longer want to use the Microsoft To Do widget, you can remove it from your desktop by going back into the “Settings” app and selecting “Widgets” from the left-hand menu.
On the right-hand side, scroll down to the “Microsoft To Do” widget and click on the “-” button to remove it.
In the “How to Set Up Microsoft To Do Widgets on Windows 11” article, we saw how to set up the To Do app and its various widgets on Windows 10. If you’re using Windows 11, the process is basically the same, but there are a few small differences. Here’s how to set up Microsoft To Do widgets on Windows 11.
First, open the Microsoft To Do app and click the “…” (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner. Then, select “Settings” from the menu.
In the Settings window, click on the “Widgets” tab.
On the Widgets tab, you’ll see a list of all the available widgets. To add a widget to your Windows 11 desktop, simply click on the widget and then click the “Add to desktop” button.
You can also configure the widget by clicking the “Configure” button. This will open a new window where you can change the widget’s size, position, and other settings.
Once you’re happy with the widget, click the “OK” button to save your changes.
Repeat this process for each widget you want to add to your Windows 11 desktop. When you’re finished, you’ll have a handy To Do list that you can refer to at any time.
How to Set Up Microsoft To Do Widgets on Windows 11
If you’re a fan of Microsoft To Do, you’ll be happy to know that you can now add widgets for the app to your Windows 11 desktop. Here’s how:
1. Open the Microsoft To Do app
First, open the Microsoft To Do app on your Windows 11 desktop. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and selecting “To Do” from the list of apps.
2. Click the “…” menu button
Once the app is open, click the “…” menu button in the top-right corner of the window. This will open a drop-down menu with some options.
3. Select “Widgets” from the menu
From the drop-down menu, select “Widgets”. This will open the Widget settings menu.
4. Choose a widget
In the Widget settings menu, you’ll see a list of all the available widgets. Choose the widget you want to add to your desktop by clicking on it.
5. Configure the widget
Once you’ve selected a widget, you’ll need to configure it. This includes choosing the size of the widget and which lists you want to display.
6. Add the widget to your desktop
When you’re happy with the widget’s configuration, click the “Add to desktop” button. This will add the widget to your Windows 11 desktop.
7. Repeat for any other widgets
If you want to add more than one widget to your desktop, simply repeat steps 4-6. You can add as many widgets as you like.
