Microsoft To Do now lets you tap tab to quickly finish mentions on Windows 10

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft To Do can now auto-complete mentions when you press the tab key.
  • The update also brings several accessibility fixes.
  • The update is available now through the Microsoft Store.

Mentions allow you to assign a task to someone on a shared to-do list. When you type the "@" symbol and start typing a person's name, Microsoft To Do shows suggested names as you type. Now, you can just press the tab key to auto-complete the mention. Here's the complete changelog:

  • Using @mentions to assign tasks while you type? We've made it even easier now: press tab to auto-complete.
  • The sections within your Flagged Email list have had a slight name change to make the sections clearer.
  • We fixed an issue that caused you issues with manual sorting after exiting one of our automatic sort options.
  • We made a lot of accessibility fixes, including adjusting colors for better contrast and improving keyboard navigation within a list.

The update makes it easier to assign people to tasks when you're using a mouse and keyboard. The new feature allows you to complete them without having to take your hands off the keyboard.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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