How do I access Microsoft Planner?
To access Planner, go to https://office365.uiowa.edu and log in with your Hawkid@uiowa.edu. Web browser versions do matter, and you may need to upgrade your browser to the latest version if you have not previously done so.
Who has access to Microsoft Planner?
Microsoft Planner is currently available for all UI Student, Faculty and Staff Hawk IDs.
How do I plan an event in Planner?
Learn how to plan an event in this Microsoft support article.
How do I add people to my plan?
In Planner, select Members, and then enter the name of the person you want to add. Each member will receive an email notification that they've been added to your plan. Find out more about Planner notifications.
If you would like to add people outside of your organization, please see Guest access in Microsoft Planner.
After you've added people to your plan, you can assign them to tasks.
How do I close or archive a plan when it's done?
This is not currently supported in Planner. When work on a plan is done, you have three options as defined in this Microsoft support article.
How do I create a new plan based on an existing one?
You can copy a plan.
Can a group have more than one plan?
Yes, you can create multiple plans per group when you add a plan to an existing group, or add a Planner tab to a team channel.
Can I print plans or tasks in Planner?
You can't print plans or tasks from Planner yet. Watch Office 365 Roadmap to see what the Planner team is working on next.
Where are the files kept in Planner?
Planner plans are associated with Office 365 Groups, and the files for Office 365 Groups are stored in an associated SharePoint document library. To find your Planner files, select the three dots to the right of the plan name (...), then choose Files.