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Please revert back to color (or give options for colors) for the not startedd, in-progress, and completed.

Charleigh Roberts 0 Reputation points
2026-05-26T20:45:53.3333333+00:00

Hello,

My people use microsoft planner to organize dr schedules so we know who to bill for that day. We use the calendar option primarily. Since the update the progress markers are hard to identify. They used to be seen using color now it just shows as the same color with a stupid half moon. Please give us back the colors or allow us to make our own changes to how we see our tasks.
I don't mind the crossing out part but I need something that differentiates between not started and in progress. This was available in the previous version.

Thank you for your consideration.

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  1. AI answer

    2026-05-26T20:46:10.56+00:00

    The available information does not describe any way to restore the previous color-based progress indicators or to customize the Not started / In progress / Completed visuals in the current Microsoft Planner calendar view. The change in how progress is displayed appears to be part of the new Planner experience and is not documented as configurable.

    To influence this behavior, submit feedback directly from Planner so it reaches the product team:

    1. Open Planner.
    2. Use the in-app feedback option (for example, Help → Feedback → “I have a suggestion”).
    3. Describe the need for distinct color options (or a toggle to use the old style) for Not started, In progress, and Completed in calendar view.

    This is the supported channel for requesting that the previous color scheme be restored or that new customization options be added.

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  2. Huy-K 12,120 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-27T00:13:34.5233333+00:00

    Dear @Charleigh Roberts,

    To ensure your request is captured by the product team, I recommend submitting feedback. Microsoft places a strong emphasis on customer experience, and all feedback shared by users is taken seriously. Every comment matters, and product teams actively review customer input to help guide future decisions and improvements.

    That said, as a Microsoft Q&A forum moderator, I am not involved in product design decisions and don’t have visibility into or influence over the product development roadmap. While I understand this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, please know that your feedback is both acknowledged and valued.

    To ensure your suggestion reaches the appropriate product team, I highly recommend submitting your idea through Microsoft Ideas · Community, which is the official feedback channel reviewed by Microsoft’s engineering and product teams. If multiple customers raise the same idea, it may increase the likelihood of consideration for future updates.

    How to submit your feedback:

    1. Visit Microsoft Ideas · Community
    2. Select Send Feedback
    3. Share your idea and describe how it would improve your experience

    User's image Once submitted, your feedback will be reviewed by the relevant engineering teams and may be considered for inclusion in future product enhancements.

    Please rest assured that you’re not alone in requesting this type of functionality. I’ll continue to monitor related discussions, and if any updates or announcements are made regarding this feature, I’ll be happy to share them with the community.

    Thank you for your understanding, patience, and for taking the time to help improve Microsoft products. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out.

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