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Microsoft Planner FAQ

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What is Microsoft Planner?
Microsoft Planner is a teamwork orientated planning app and is part of the M365 ecosystem. Planner can be used stand-alone in a web browser or within a M...
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 11:17
Which platforms is Planner available on?
You can run Planner on: Desktop / laptop (Windows, macOS) Web browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox etc) Mobile device (iOS, Android).
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 10:55
Where can I get learning support for Planner?
Planner learning support playlists are available on the University's Microsoft 365 training and support site.   A one-hour, in-house University vi...
Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 14:54
Can I add a Planner to a Microsoft Team?
Yes.  Add a tab to a channel in Teams and then add the Tasks by Planner and To Do app. See this video for more information.
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 11:20
What is the Planner Hub?
The Planner Hub runs in your web browser and holds all the plans you create and plans where you have membership. It Includes: Hub-only plans Teams pl...
Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 14:54
Who can delete a plan?
Only the owner of the plan (i.e. the person who created the plan) can delete it.  Members cannot delete plans but can choose to leave a plan. For more...
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 11:23
Can I give membership of my plan to people who are external to the University?
Yes, if the plan is hosted in a Microsoft Team.  No, if the plan is a Hub-only plan (i.e. not in a Microsoft Team).  Teams plan: An external g...
Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 14:53
Can a plan created in the Hub be added subsequently to a Microsoft Team?
Yes. Select this link to view the video version of the instructions given below. In the Planner Hub: Open the plan concerned Select the Th...
Wed, 13 Sep, 2023 15:14
Do all members of a Microsoft Team have full access to a plan in Teams?
When you add a plan to a Microsoft Team, all members of the Team automatically have full control of the plan. There is one exception to this; the only...
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 11:36
Who receives a notification when a Comment is added to a task in a plan?
Notifications emails are sent to anyone who enters a Comment in a task. For example: Person 1 enters the first comment.  Person 1 receives a notif...
Thu, 28 Apr, 2022 11:47