How to Use Microsoft Planner for Multiple Projects
- George Apostolov
How to Use Microsoft Planner for Multiple Projects: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'.
After that, find and open the plan that contains the projects you wish to manage.
Hover your mouse cursor over the task, then tap its corresponding 'More Options' button.
Subsequently, tap 'Label' and then select one from the list. Make sure that the label matches the project to which the selected task belongs.
Repeat the same series of steps until all the tasks are labeled according to their respective projects.
After completing these steps, you can now efficiently manage multiple projects in one plan by referring to the task labels.
Quick answer: To manage multiple projects in Microsoft Planner, go to My Plans and open your plan. Hover over a task, click More Options, select Label, and choose the correct project label. Repeat these steps for all tasks to efficiently oversee multiple projects using labels.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Manage multiple projects efficiently in Microsoft Planner by organizing and tracking tasks using custom labels. This guide shows how to use Microsoft Planner for Multiple Projects in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, you can now efficiently manage multiple projects in one p...". 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 use Microsoft Planner for Multiple Projects?
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 Use Microsoft Planner for Project Management, How to Use Microsoft Planner in Teams and How to Use Microsoft Planner to Track Multiple Projects. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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