Microsoft Planner
The latest Microsoft Planner coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Project Online Is Shutting Down September 30: A Migration Roadmap for Every Team
Microsoft will permanently pull the plug on Project Online on September 30, 2026. The cloud project management platform, which for years served as the backbone for portfolio and project management in...
Planner Agent Chat Arrives for Microsoft 365 Users in August, but Copilot License Required
Microsoft will bring its AI-powered Planner Agent chat to basic Microsoft Planner plans in August 2026, giving everyday project managers natural-language control over task discovery, creation, and...
Microsoft Restarts Planner Rollout in New Outlook, Tightening Task and Inbox Integration
Microsoft is resuming the rollout of Planner inside the new Outlook for Windows, placing team and personal task management directly into the email client after a two-month pause. The integration,...
Microsoft Planner’s New Custom Fields Arrive October 2026 — Here’s Your Early Action Plan
Microsoft has confirmed that Planner will finally support local custom fields and columns, with a worldwide rollout targeted for October 2026. The feature, now listed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap,...
Microsoft Sets July 2026 GA Date for Planner Custom Templates – Here’s How to Prepare
Microsoft is targeting July 2026 for the general availability of custom templates in Planner, a long-awaited feature that promises to streamline work management across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem....
Microsoft Planner Joins Purview Data Lifecycle Management: Retention Policies Arrive July 2026
Microsoft has confirmed that it will bring retention policy support for Microsoft Planner tasks to its Purview Data Lifecycle Management suite, with a new feature listed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap...
Planner Agent GA: Microsoft Brings AI Task Orchestration to Copilot Users Worldwide
Microsoft’s Planner Agent, a Copilot-powered assistant designed to streamline task creation, editing, and management, is now generally available worldwide. The rollout, which begins in mid-to-late...
Microsoft Unleashes Draft-Safe AI Task Management with Planner Agent GA for Copilot
Microsoft has officially declared general availability for its Planner Agent, an AI-driven task and plan management feature integrated deeply within Microsoft 365 Copilot. Starting mid-to-late June...
Planner 2026 Removal of iCal Feeds Forces Migration to Power Automate by Early Next Year
Microsoft's upcoming 2026 update for Microsoft Planner represents one of the most significant changes to the task management platform since its integration into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, bringing...
Orchestry and Reality Tech Partner to Revolutionize Microsoft 365 Governance
In a significant move for enterprise productivity and cloud governance, Orchestry and Reality Tech have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Microsoft 365 management solutions. This...
Microsoft Planner Introduces AI-Powered Status Reports to Streamline Project Management
Introduction Microsoft Planner has long been a cornerstone for lightweight project management within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, renowned for its simplicity and seamless integration with tools like...
Unlocking Hidden Microsoft Tools to Enhance Modern Workplace Productivity
Introduction Microsoft's productivity suite has long been synonymous with digital efficiency. While Word, Excel, and PowerPoint stand as its enduring flagships, an impressive array of lesser-known...