Set task priority

• 1). Launch your Outlook application.
  
  
• 2). Select "Tasks" in the navigation pane in the left column. The "Tasks" icon has a small red checkmark on top of the clipboard.
  
  
• 3). Find and select a task to prioritize. Click the "Priority" drop-down menu and choose "Low," "Normal" or "High."
  
  
• 4). Click "Save and Close."
  
  
• 5). Select "Calendar" in the navigation pane in the left column. Click the "Day" or "Work Week" to view either of those segments of your calendar.
  
  
• 6). Click "View" in the main menu bar. Scroll down and click "TaskPad."
  
  
• 7). Find and highlight the time period that you need to work on or complete the task. Drag the task that you are scheduling from the "TaskPad" onto the time period. An "Appointment" window will appear.
  
  
• 8). Type notes and change any details that you wish in the "Appointment" item. Notice the time within the "Appointment" is the same as your time period you highlighted in Step 4. Click "Save and Close."