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When you need to skip a single occurrence of a recurring task in Outlook 2003, you don't have to change the recurrence pattern of the task forever. All you need to do is skip the occurrence you want to skip and leave the rest alone.

To skip a recurring task, follow these steps:

1. Click the Tasks button in the Navigation Pane (or press Ctrl+4).

Your list of tasks appears.

2. Click the words "Simple List" in the Current View section of the Navigation Pane.

It doesn't matter which view you use, as long as you can see the name of the task you want to skip. Try the Simple List because it's . . . well, simple.

3. Double-click the name of the task you want to change.

The Task form appears.

4. Choose Actions, Skip Occurrence.

The due date changes to the date of the next scheduled occurrence.

5. Click Save and Close.

Your task remains in the list with the new scheduled occurrence date showing.

# posted by John @ 1:06 AM