How to Delete Completed Tasks in Microsoft Planner
- George Apostolov
How to Delete Completed Tasks in Microsoft Planner: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the left-side panel, then tap 'My Tasks'.
After that, click the 'Filters' menu in the top-right corner.
Hover your mouse cursor over the Progress option and tap 'Completed'.
Subsequently, find the task you want to delete, then click the 'More Options' button next to it.
Choose 'Delete Selected Task' from the available choices.
After completing these steps, the selected completed tasks in your Microsoft Planner will be deleted.
Quick answer: To delete completed tasks in Microsoft Planner, navigate to My Tasks, open the Filters menu, and select Completed progress. Next, click the More Options button next to your desired task and choose Delete Selected Task to permanently remove it.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Remove finished assignments in Microsoft by filtering your task list, opening the options menu, and selecting delete. This guide shows how to delete Completed Tasks in Microsoft Planner in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to the left-side panel, then tap 'My Tasks'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected completed tasks in your Microsoft Planner wi...". 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 delete Completed Tasks 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 Delete Tasks From a Plan in Microsoft Planner, How to disable macros microsoft excel and How to Display Formulas Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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