Can anyone explain Tasks and Calendar items in Outlook?

[jsteph]

Hi all,
I'm getting really confused trying to use Outlook to get more organizized.

I set up Tasks, and also Calendar items. Both have date and times properties, both pop up the little reminder box as their due time approaches--but the Tasks don't show up on the calendar--neither on the Due date, nor the Startdate, I would think it should show up somewhere on the Calendar. Is there a way to make Tasks show up on the calendar?
Thanks,
--Jim

 

[58sniper]

No, that's what calendar items are for. Tasks are a "to do list", and can be assigned to other users. Calendar items are appointments and meetings. Not the same.

Pat Richard MVP

 

[jsteph]

Pat,
Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. In my opinion it would be nice if the Due Date's of the Tasks would show up on the calendar--when the reminders pop up it's never clear whether it's a task-list reminder or calendar follow-up note or whatever. Just a wish list for ms.
--Jim