Distracted by the sound MS To Do makes when you complete a task? Distracted from your tasks, no less? Find out here how to turn off the completion sound in Microsoft To Do (in Outlook, on the web and in the apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS).
First, Volcanic Eruptions of Sound
Everything from the Little Ice Age to the gifted musicians usually playing the instruments has been linked to the supposedly unique Stradivarius sound. The final answer, for what it’s worth, seems elusive.
Speaking of the Little Ice Age, volcanic ash has once also been proposed as a possibly key ingredient in the violins’ varnish and finishing.
With that in connection in mind, are you tired of the eruption of sound every time you mark a task done?
How to Turn Off the Sound for Completing Tasks in Microsoft to Do
Time needed: 1 minute
To stop Microsoft To Do from playing a sound when you complete a task:
- Open Microsoft To Do settings.
Here’s how: Click the settings gear icon (⚙) in the list overview in MS To Do on the web, for example.
- Turn Off the option Play completion sound.
MS To Do for Mac: In the macOS version of To Do, go to the General tab in settings to access Play completion sound.
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How to Turn Off the Sound for Completing Tasks in Microsoft to Do: FAQ
Does the setting synchronize?
No.
You can turn the sound for completing tasks on or off for each device individually.
(How to turn off the sound for completing tasks tested with Microsoft To Do online version 2.122, To Do for Mac 2.125 and To Do for Windows 2.114)