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How to Change the Icon in Microsoft Planner

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update a plan's icon in Microsoft Planner via Outlook.

Quick summary

To change the icon in Microsoft Planner, you navigate to your group settings in Outlook and upload a new photo through the Edit Group panel. This process lets teams quickly customize plan visuals for easier identification across the Microsoft 365 workspace.


Steps

  1. On Outlook's main dashboard, head to the left-side panel and click 'Go To Groups'.
  2. Find and select the specific group associated with the plan you want to edit.
  3. Click 'Edit Group' to proceed.
  4. Click the display photo under the About tab.
  5. Click 'Upload a Photo' and select the image file you want to use as the new plan icon.
  6. Once done, click 'OK' to confirm your selection.
  7. Review the changes, then click 'Save' to apply them.
  8. The plan icon will now be updated based on your uploaded image.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing the icon in Microsoft Planner helps teams visually distinguish between multiple plans at a glance, reducing confusion in shared Microsoft 365 environments. A recognizable plan icon improves navigation efficiency, especially for organizations managing several concurrent projects across Outlook and Planner. This feature is particularly valuable for team leads and project managers who want to align plan visuals with team branding or project categories. Knowing how to change the Planner icon ensures faster onboarding and a more organized, personalized workspace experience.
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