The To-Do bar is one of my favourite new features of Outlook 2007. It provides a constant reference to tasks and appointments but can be minimised or restored with a click. If you have lots of tasks, mine come from MindManager maps, it can be a bit cluttered. This tip from “the How-To Geek” filters the To-Do tasks, only showing what you need today.
Introducing the To-Do Bar... - Microsoft Office Outlook Team Blog
The To-Do Bar is brand-new to Outlook 2007, and enables you to track your time and tasks…Make To-Do Bar in Outlook 2007 Show Only Today's Tasks :: the How-To Geek
One of the best new features in Outlook 2007 is the To-Do bar, where you have quick access to your calendar as well as your task list. Unfortunately, the default setting of showing all of your tasks regardless of date can be overwhelming…