Planner Task search

Question

In Planner, I would like to be able to search a keyword in the whole board, but a can't. It only searches the subject line. But there is a lot of information in to comments that should be searchable in the Planner without having to open the Task first and search. It seems this is a feature that many people want.

Answer 1

Hi Jessica,

Good day. It sounds like this situation has been challenging, and your concern is clearly heard.  

In Planner, keyword search and filtering are designed to work at the plan level, primarily focusing on task titles and structured fields. Content within task comments (or task chat) is handled separately within each task, which means it isn’t included in the board-level search results.

For reference: Manage your tasks in Microsoft Planner

Here are some workarounds you might consider:

1. Use labels consistently for categories or themes you may need to filter or revisit later, as labels are fully supported in Planner’s filtering tools.
2. Capture key details in searchable fields such as the task title or a standardized format in the description, especially for information that may need to be located quickly later.

Submit feedback to Microsoft    

I truly appreciate you sharing your feedback because your issue is thoughtful, practical, and reflects a real need that many users likely share. Ideas like this play an important role in improving the product experience.  

As a forum moderator, I hope you understand that I don’t have the ability to modify or escalate product issues directly. However, I strongly recommend submitting your feedback through the Microsoft 365 Feedback Hub > Send Feedback > Describe your proposal in detail. This is the most effective way to ensure your voice reaches the product team and can be considered about how company-only contacts are handled in search results, with potential improvements being considered for future improvements.        

  

Once you’ve submitted your feedback, feel free to share the link here. I’d be happy to upvote it to help increase its visibility.  Moreover, if you are unable to submit feedback, please inform me at your convenience. In that case, I will gladly assist by submitting it on your behalf to ensure your request is properly captured.             

Additionally, as other users have raised similar concerns and may not be aware of where to share their feedback, I hope this response helps clarify the situation and suggests a potential next step. Highlighting this information can make it more visible to others in the community who may be facing the same issue, making it easier for them to find guidance and contribute their feedback as well.       

Thank you again for your time and for raising this important usability concern. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.       

Wishing you a smooth rest of your day.    

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