How to Add Buckets in Microsoft Planner
- George Apostolov
How to Add Buckets in Microsoft Planner: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'.
After that, choose the plan you want to edit.
Scroll down to the right-hand corner, then tap 'Add a New Bucket'.
Subsequently, come up with a unique bucket name and enter it into the provided input field.
Click anywhere around the workspace to save the changes.
After completing these steps, a new bucket will be created and added to your plan.
Quick answer: To add buckets in Microsoft Planner, go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans', choose the plan, and tap 'Add a New Bucket' in the right-hand corner. Next, enter a unique bucket name in the input field, and click anywhere around the workspace to save changes and create the new bucket.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Create and organize your tasks easily by adding new buckets to your plans in Microsoft Planner with these simple steps. This guide shows how to add Buckets in Microsoft Planner in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a new bucket will be created and added to your plan". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Buckets in Microsoft Planner?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft. Related guides: How to Add Dates in Microsoft Excel, How to add drop down list in microsoft excel and How To Add Error Bars In Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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