Microsoft To-Do Windows Desktop App Lost Features

Question

I love Microsoft To-Do, but for the past month or two it has lost the ability to edit to-do list items after they're created, add sub items, and the side bar is gone complete (suggestions as well)

I hope this can get fixed soon because I use this app for everything! Thanks

Answer 1

Hi!

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

What you’re describing matches a known issue with Microsoft To Do when it gets stuck in a “lite” mode (missing editing, subtasks, and sidebar/suggestions). This usually happens due to either a bug in recent updates or corruption in cached app data.

First thing to check is the account in To-Do

• In the app, click your profile picture → ensure you’re signed in with the right Microsoft account.

Update the app

• Open Microsoft Store → Library → Get updates.
• Make sure Microsoft To Do is fully updated.
• Restart your PC then test again.

Reset To Do app cache

• Go to Start → Settings → Apps → Installed apps.
• Find Microsoft To Do, click Advanced options.
• Choose Terminate → Reset.
• (Don’t worry, your work are stored in your Microsoft account, which is signed-in .)

If all else fails you need to reinstall To-Do (again your work are saved using the Microsoft account logged in)