You can create tasks for yourself and for others to track task completion. Others can also create tasks for you. You manage tasks in tasklists.
To create a task and assign it to others:
Click File > New > Task.
In the To field, type a user name, and then press Enter. Repeat for additional users.
Click to specify dates or auto-dates for your task.
Type the subject.
Type a description of the task.
Click Send on the toolbar.
You can organize your tasks using the Tasklist. This applies to personal tasks and tasks that have been assigned to you.
For more information, see Tasks and the Tasklist.