

Whether you’re adding a new task or updating an existing one, a single click is all it takes. You can now pin the Microsoft To Do app to your taskbar to quickly access your favorite lists. In the first installment of our Six Tips series, we’ll focus on Windows 10 devices. To Do is also integrated with the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including Outlook and Teams. Microsoft To Do syncs your tasks across your devices, whether you use Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, or the web. Type outlook.exe /profile profile_name in the Run box then press Enter to open Outlook using that profile.Whether you use to-do lists for work, school, or personal tasks, engaging with your tasks is key to a balanced schedule. The profile switch also works with the Run command (use Windows key + R to open Run).

Alternately, you can copy an existing Outlook shortcut and edit it, adding the /profile switch and desired profile name to the shortcut. Right-click on the desktop and choose New > Shortcut then follow the wizard. Use the command line switch /profile profile_name, replacing profile_name with your profile's name.Ĭreate a shortcut to Microsoft Outlook, then add the following to the target command for the shortcut.įor example, if Microsoft Outlook is installed in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office and I want to start it with a profile named "MS Fax only," here's the command I would use in the shortcut (put it all on one line, of course):Ĭ:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\Outlook.exe /profile "MS Fax only" If you prefer to use shortcuts to open Outlook, you can create a shortcut to open Outlook using a specific profile. When you start Outlook, the profile listed in the Choose Profile dialog will be selected and you'll have the option of choosing a different profile. If you want to select the profile when Outlook starts, select your most used profile in the Always use this profile menu, then change the setting to Prompt for a profile to be used.
