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The To-Do Bar is possibly my favorite addition to Outlook 2007.  It appears on the right side of Outlook, helps me keep track of my day by showing a small monthly calendar called the Date Navigator, my next several calendar appointments, and my Tasks list.  Thanks to the To-Do Bar I’m never caught by surprise by a meeting or class, and can always make sure that I’m prepared.

Turn On the To-Do Bar

1. Go to the View menu and select To-Do Bar.
2. Select Normal.

Minimize the To-Do Bar

If you want to have easy access to the To-Do Bar, but don’t want it to take up space when you’re not using it, you can minimize it.

1. Go to the View menu and select To-Do Bar.
2. Select Minimize.
3. The To-Do Bar will be minimized on the right edge of Outlook.  Just click on it to maximize it, and click again to minimize it.

Turn Off a Portion of the To-Do Bar

If you only want to see one or two elements of the To-Do bar, you can turn the Date Navigator, Appointments, or Tasks on or off.

1. Go to the View menu and select To-Do Bar.
2. Select Date Navigator, Appointments, or Tasks.  A checkmark beside an option means that it is currently turned on.

Turn Off the To-Do Bar

1. Go to the View menu and select To-Do Bar.
2. Select Off.

Customize the To-Do Bar

You can select how many months and how many calendar appointments the To-Do Bar shows.

1. Go to the View menu and select To-Do Bar.
2. Select Options.
3. Make adjustments and click OK.