Ask Microsoft Anything: The new Microsoft Planner

During this Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA), session members of the Planner product team answer questions directly from the community. This AMA was a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have from the recent Meet the Makers event. Learn more about the Meet the Makers event at https://aka.ms/NewPlanner/launch.

Learn more about the new Planner at https://aka.ms/NewPlanner/adoption

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Questions:
00:07:22 - Will the new planner have the ability to share plans without adding an O365 group to the plans?
00:08:19 - Will any of the API integration functionality change as a result of the merging of Project for the web and Planner later this year?
00:09:18 - Will users who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license have access to Copilot in Planner, or will they still need a Project Plan 3 license?
00:10:31 - How does Microsoft plan for upgrading the old Project for the web customer?
00:11:45 - Will there be support for task due dates along with push notification reminders?
00:13:01 - When can I get this great new planner? When will it be widely rolled out?
00:14:16 - Will you be adding back links to tasks created in Loop?
00:15:30 - Is it possible for guest and external users to collaborate in Planner without being members of a Teams team?
00:16:43 - What are the plans for a backup feature for basic plans and premium plans?
00:17:57 - How will the new Planner integrate with Azure DevOps?
00:19:11 - What is happening to all these other classic technologies, like Project Desktop and Project Online, as we bring Project for the Web, To Do, and Planner together?
00:20:26 - Will this be available for both PC and Mac?
00:21:39 - How does the new planner integrate with Outlook?
00:22:53 - What is our vision for Copilot and Planner?
00:24:08 - What will users see in terms of change specifically? And how will we be communicating those changes?
00:25:22 - Can I delete a task or a plan? If I do delete a plan, is there a way to recover a plan?
00:26:37 - What will happen to the classic Project Online and desktop clients with the introduction of the new Planner?
00:27:51 - Are there any plans to allow Planner to integrate directly with Microsoft Lists or to have similar list functionalities?
00:29:06 - Will Planner have a native app for iOS and Android, or will it continue to be accessed via the Teams app on mobile devices?
00:30:20 - Can Planner be used for external project management with clients outside of our organization, similar to how Trello boards can be shared?
00:31:35 - How will Planner handle large projects with hundreds of tasks without becoming overwhelming or cluttered?
00:32:49 - Is there a roadmap for introducing resource management features into Planner, such as tracking hours or allocations per task?
00:34:04 - Will there be enhancements to the reporting and analytics capabilities within Planner to track project progress and metrics?
00:35:18 - How does Planner integrate with the broader Microsoft 365 suite, specifically for automations with Power Automate?
00:36:33 - Are there any plans to improve the notification system in Planner, for example, custom alerts for task deadlines or changes?
00:37:47 - Will Planner offer customizable views, such as Kanban boards, Gantt charts, or calendar views, to accommodate different project management styles?
00:39:02 - How will Planner support file attachments and document management within tasks, especially integrating with SharePoint or OneDrive?
00:40:16 - Can Planner tasks be linked or related to each other to represent dependencies, and will there be support for critical path methodology?
00:41:31 - Will there be options for templating projects or tasks in Planner to quickly replicate project structures for recurring projects?
00:41:31 - Can Planner tasks be linked or related to each other to represent dependencies, and will there be support for critical path methodology?
00:43:56 - Will there be options for templating projects or tasks in Planner to quickly replicate project structures for recurring projects?
00:46:20 - Are there improvements planned for the Planner mobile experience, particularly around ease of use and feature parity with the desktop version?
00:48:45 - How will Planner address different project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, within its toolset?
00:51:09 - Is integration with Microsoft Teams going to be enhanced, allowing for deeper connections between Planner tasks and Teams channels or meetings?
00:53:34 - Will there be expanded options for filtering, searching, and organizing tasks within Planner to manage large numbers of tasks more effectively?
00:55:58 - Are there plans to allow for more granular permissions and roles within a Planner plan, such as read-only access or task-specific permissions?
00:58:23 - How does the new planner integrate with the rest of the Microsoft Power Platform, especially in terms of data connectivity and flow automation?