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Create to-dos in Things for new messages in Microsoft Outlook folders

Organize your workflow effectively with this automation. When you receive a new message in a specific folder in Microsoft Outlook, a corresponding To-Do will be created in your Things app. This way, you are able to systematically manage your tasks based on incoming emails, keeping your work streamlined and organized.

Organize your workflow effectively with this automation. When you receive a new message in a specific folder in Microsoft Outlook, a corresponding To-Do will be created in your Things app. This way, you are able to systematically manage your tasks based on incoming emails, keeping your work streamlined and organized.

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    New Message in Folder

    Triggers when a new new message in folder is created.

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    ThingsThings
    Create To-Do

    Adds a new to-do to your Things Inbox.

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    • Calendar

    • Time BeforeRequired

    • Time Before (Unit)Required

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    • Parent FolderRequired

    • Child Folder

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    • Contact Folder

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    • Parent Folder

    • Child Folder

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    • Note

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    Cancelled Calendar Event

    Triggers when an event is cancelled.

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    • Shared Inbox

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About Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

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About Things

Things is an award-winning personal task manager for Mac and iOS that helps you achieve your goals.

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