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title: "What’s New in Virto Calendar? Approvals, Planner Management, and More!"
description: "Enhance productivity with Virto Calendar’s latest updates. Approve events, manage Microsoft Planner tasks, and enjoy seamless calendar features today!"
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# What’s New in Virto Calendar? Approvals, Planner Management, and More! 

 [by Sergi Sinyugin](https://www.virtosoftware.com/author/svirtosoftware-com/) Published: Jan 27, 2025 Latest update: Jan 27, 2025

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[News](https://www.virtosoftware.com/news/)

Hey, [Virto Calendar](https://www.virtosoftware.com/microsoft-365/virto-calendar-overlay-app/) fans! 👋  

We’re back with another exciting round of updates that are all about making your calendar even more powerful and versatile. From streamlined approvals to robust task management, here’s everything you need to know about our latest features! 

## **Approve or Reject Events Right From Your Calendar** 

Managing workflows just got a whole lot easier. With our new **approve/reject feature**, you can handle requests directly within your Virto Calendar. No more juggling emails or switching between tools—everything you need is now in one place! 

### **Here’s how it can work for you:** 

While it’s perfect for vacation requests, this feature isn’t just limited to day-offs. Here are some other scenarios where it shines: 

-   **Meeting Room Booking:** Approve or decline requests to ensure availability. 
-   **Event Scheduling:** Manage requests for team events or training sessions without conflicts. 
-   **Resource Allocation:** Approve requests for shared items like laptops or vehicles. 
-   **Shift Swaps or Overtime:** Handle shift changes with ease. 
-   **Remote Work Requests:** Approve work-from-home days without the hassle. 

And the list doesn’t stop there! Whether you’re managing project milestones, visitor schedules, or on-call duties, this feature is here to simplify your workflows. 

![Approve/reject event in Virto Calendar](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/uploads/2025/01/image-15.png)

Want to see it in action? Check out our [detailed guide](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/calendar-overlay-pro/working-with-virto-calendar/use-case-approve-reject-vacation-requests/) on setting up an approval workflow. 

## **Take Control of Microsoft Planner Tasks** 

We’re making collaboration smoother with an improved integration for Microsoft Planner. Now, you can create buckets and edit labels (categories) for your Planner tasks directly in Virto Calendar, keeping everything in one place and saving time 

### **What’s new?**

-   View and organize tasks by **buckets** and **categories** (“labels” in Planners). 
-   Track progress with **checklists** and **comments**. 
-   Attach files, manage recurrence, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks. 

This integration lets you seamlessly blend task management with your scheduling, so you and your team can stay on top of every detail. 

![Manage Microsoft Planner tasks in Virto Calendar](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/uploads/2025/01/image-16.png)

### **Why you’ll love these updates** 

At Virto, we’re always looking for ways to make your life easier and more productive. With these new features, you can: 

✅ Simplify approvals and avoid bottlenecks. 
✅ Save time by eliminating unnecessary app-switching. 
✅ Focus on what matters most. 

That’s all for now, but we’re not stopping here. More exciting updates are just around the corner, so stay tuned! In the meantime, try out these new features and let us know how they’re making a difference for you.  

Happy planning! 🎉 

[Sergi Sinyugin](https://www.virtosoftware.com/author/svirtosoftware-com/)