Why does Planner limit checklist length

Question

I am doing my best to use the Microsoft Planner that our state supplies its employees, instead of other subscription-based planning software like Trello or Wrike. However, I keep bumping into limitations in Planner that give me the impression that Planner works great, but only if you don't have anything complicated enough to be worth planning. In this particular instance, I am putting together a card for staff members who have to process voucher packets, and I'd like a checklist of the data points that each staff member must check on each voucher packet. I only get 20 checkmarks per list.

Why limit the number of checkmarks?

Is there some way around this without using a 3rd party app?

Answer 1

Dear Jeffrey Bacon,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft community. We are delighted to offer our assistance.

After carefully reviewing your description, we understand that you require more than 20 checkmarks in Microsoft Planner. We regret to inform you that this feature is not available in the Planner. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this limitation.

We would like to recommend that you create a new thread in the feedback Community: Planner · Community (microsoft.com). Our Product Team oversees the site and actively monitors customers' comments and feedback. Many features have been developed and improved based on user input.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We wish you good health and safety at all times.

Sincerely,

Sean | Microsoft Community Moderator