Outlook 2003: How to show multiple task lists?

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TheProf

Does anyone know if it is possible to show multiple task lists (i.e. a personal list and a work-related list) side by side in the task list view by default? It's simple in the calendar to show two calendars simultaneously, and it seems completely ridiculous not to include the same functionality in the task list view. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

No, but you can use the right click on the additional task list you want to
display and select "Open in new window" - then resize your windows to show
them side by side.

Why would one want to show task lists in the same way as calendars?
Calendars make sense as you may need to find out where or if someone is busy
throughout the day. The task list is a static list (for the most part).


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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer:
TheProf <[email protected]> asked:
| Does anyone know if it is possible to show multiple task lists (i.e.
| a personal list and a work-related list) side by side in the task
| list view by default? It's simple in the calendar to show two
| calendars simultaneously, and it seems completely ridiculous not to
| include the same functionality in the task list view. Any help would
| be appreciated.
 
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TheProf

Some users (like me) might want to be able to organize their tasks by categories. For example, it would be nice to be able to simultaneously view a task list for personal or family-related tasks and tasks for a research project without need to toggle between them constantly. I also find that I tend to forget about tasks that are a task list other than the one being displayed automatically, but I also don't want to keep one big task list that mixes personal with academic tasks

One might also ask why Microsoft would add so many functions aimed at corporate users who all use Outlook 2003 (and sometimes Microsoft exchange servers, etc) while ignoring simple, useful additions for home users or users in other lines of work (like academia, to be selfish)
 
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