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  • Customize lists
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  • Due dates & reminders
  • Smart due date
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  • Add files
  • Move tasks
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Microsoft To Do
Get Started
  • Welcome
  • My Day
  • Syncing
  • Using multiple accounts
Setup
  • Use dark mode
  • Supported languages
  • System requirements
  • Become a Microsoft Insider
Lists
  • Organize your lists
  • Assign shared tasks
  • Sort and search
  • Customize lists
  • Delete lists
  • Get notifications
  • Report abusive content
Tasks
  • Create, edit, delete & restore
  • Due dates & reminders
  • Smart due date
  • Importance, tags & categories
  • Add files
  • Move tasks
Productivity
  • Productivity and Microsoft To Do
  • Prioritizing yourself with Microsoft To Do
  • Creating daily habits with Microsoft To Do
Using To Do in other apps
  • To Do in Outlook
  • To Do in Outlook.com
  • To Do & flagged email
  • To Do & Launcher
  • To Do & Planner
Microsoft To Do Quick Start
  • Plan and connect
  • Create and share lists
  • Add due dates and reminders
  • Set up your mobile apps
  • Learn more
Help
  • Get help for Microsoft To Do
  • Microsoft To Do Help Center
  • Tips & tricks
Troubleshooting
  • Error messages
  • WiFi settings
  • License is turned off
  • Can't join a shared list
  • Reminder issues
  • Can't sign in
  • Give feedback

Customize your lists

Applies To
Microsoft To Do

Customize each list by choosing a different background. Just select the three dots in the top right and then select a color or image as your list's background.  

Groceries list with the more menu open and a theme selected

You can also add an emoji to the beginning of your list's name and the emoji will be displayed as the list's icon in the sidebar.