Cannot assign a task from a public folder?

[cmonroe21 via OfficeKB.com]

I created a custom task template and published it in a public folder (I set
the folder up to store tasks). Seems to be working fine until the person
goes to "Send" (or assign) the task, then we get a message that says "You
cannot assign a task from a public folder. To assign the task, open the task,
and then ont he Task tab, in the Actions group, click Copy To My Task List.
Assign the task from your Tasks folder." Can't assign a task from a public
folder? Why not? Is this really something that I can't do? Is there a way
around it? If not, why have the functionality to create a custom task if you
can't publish it in a place where anyone can use it? I'm confused! (P.S.
permissions were all set up and the task template is set up to be the default
task for the task folder, if that helps.) I would save it to the server, but
it uses the P.2 page and so I lose all functionality when I try to "save" it,
and can't "publish" it anywhere outside of the Outlook folders (which I'm
being told I can't use it from?? At least not without doing a bunch of mumbo-
jumbo to get it to work??) Thanks so much for reading my question, and PLEASE
let me know if you can help!!

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Tasks can only be assigned from a default Tasks folder, not from secondary
task folders or public folders. In addition, tracking of tasks (completion
report, etc.) can also only be done from a default Tasks folder. Either copy
the assigned task to the public folder and give up on any tracking, or
create a dedicated mailbox for that purpose.

 

[cmonroe21 via OfficeKB.com]

Thanks so much for your feedback! Very helpful! Okay, on that note... is
there any way to set up more than one default task form, so that when someone
creates a new task they can choose from more than just one default? I know
it's a long shot, but have to ask!

Tasks can only be assigned from a default Tasks folder, not from secondary
task folders or public folders. In addition, tracking of tasks (completion
report, etc.) can also only be done from a default Tasks folder. Either copy
the assigned task to the public folder and give up on any tracking, or
create a dedicated mailbox for that purpose.

I created a custom task template and published it in a public folder (I set
the folder up to store tasks). Seems to be working fine until the person

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PLEASE
let me know if you can help!!

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

No, you can only have 1 default task form and 1 default Tasks folder. You
can use custom task forms, you can make a custom one the default, but no
matter what you can only assign a task from the default Tasks folder and
track it there.

Sending a task invokes the hidden TaskRequest form, so changes you make to
the normal tasks form won't show up in the TaskRequest form.

You can learn a lot more about forms, including specifically tasks, at the
forms areas at www.outlookcode.com.

 

[cmonroe21 via OfficeKB.com]

I try to look on outlookcode.com first before posting any questions on here...
bought the book which led me to that site. It's great! But, I couldn't find
much on this topic. You have given me exactly what I need, though. So glad
you guys are here! You are a godsend! Thank you so much!