Microsoft KB Archive/256053

= XCLN: How to Create a Rule That Changes a Task's Color Based on its Due Date =

Article ID: 256053

Article Last Modified on 10/28/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Outlook 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q256053



SUMMARY
In Outlook, you can create a rule to have a task with a due date of "today" change color when the condition is met.

NOTE: This rule only applies to folder list views such as the Simple List view or the Detailed List view.



MORE INFORMATION
To create this rule:  In the Folder List pane, click Tasks. On the View menu, point to Current View, and then click Define Views. Click Simple List (or create a new view based on the Simple List view). Click Modify, and then click Automatic Formatting. Create a new rule, and then set the criteria as follows:  Click the Font button, and choose the color, font type, and so on, that you want, and then click OK. Click Condition, and then click the Advanced tab.</li> Click the Fields menu.</li> In the Date/Time fields, click Due Date.</li> In the Condition field, click today, and then click Add to list.</li> Click OK in each dialog box.</li></ol> </li></ol>

Additional query words: TASKS RULE

Keywords: kbhowto KB256053

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