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The loop tasks tag on WindowsForum.com follows how Microsoft Loop task lists interact with the wider Microsoft 365 productivity stack, especially Planner and Teams. Coverage centers on lifecycle and retention changes, such as Microsoft's plan to automatically delete inactive Planner plans created from Teams meeting notes and Loop task lists after 180 days without task activity, with general availability targeted for October 2026 under Microsoft 365 Roadmap item 571392. The key practical point for organizations is that the underlying tasks shown in Loop or Collaborative Notes are not deleted, but a new retention clock applies to plans users may not realize are being created.
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    Microsoft Planner Deletes Inactive Meeting Plans After 180 Days

    Microsoft says it will begin automatically deleting inactive Planner plans created from Teams meeting notes and Loop task lists after 180 days without task activity, with general availability currently targeted for October 2026. The change, listed as Microsoft 365 Roadmap item 571392, is meant...