Microsoft Outlook is a platform that not only enables users to email each other but also performs a host of tasks such as schedule meetings, share files and folders, call with people, and create to-do lists. . Apart from this, it also enables users to set reminders. So, if you are new to Outlook, here is the comprehensive guide using which you can set reminders in Microsoft Outlook.
How to Set Reminders in Microsoft Outlook
step 1: Open Microsoft Outlook on your personal computer.
step 2: Go to the File menu.
step 3: Now go to the Options button and then go to the Advanced button.
step 4: In the Reminders section, check the box marked Show reminders at the top of other windows.
Step 5: Click OK.
How to Set Reminders for All New Meetings in Microsoft Outlook
step 1: Open Microsoft Outlook on your personal computer.
step 2: Click on File option and then go to Options.
step 3: Now go to Calendar.
step 4: Under Calendar options, select Default reminder.
Step 5: Now set the default time at which you want to receive reminders. It could be 10 minutes, 15 minutes or 30 minutes or so.
How to Set Reminders for Existing Meetings in Microsoft Outlook
step 1: Open Microsoft Outlook on your personal computer.
step 2: At the bottom of the screen, click the Calendar option.
step 3: Now go to Calendar.
step 4: Open the meeting for which you want to set a reminder.
Step 5: If the Open Recurring Items dialog box appears, select it if you want to set a reminder for only one appointment or meeting in a series. Alternatively, you can select the entire series to set reminders for all appointments or meetings in a series.
Step 6: Now, go to the Meetings tab (for recurring meetings this is the Meeting Series tab), click on the Reminders dropdown and select how long before the appointment or meeting you want to receive the reminder.
How to Set Reminders for Emails in Microsoft Outlook
step 1: Open Outlook.
step 2: Click on Mail at the bottom of the screen.
step 3: Select an email message.
step 4: Click on the Home button. After that go to the follow up option, then go to the add reminder option.
Step 5: In the Custom dialog box, check or uncheck Reminders.
How to Set Reminders for Tasks in Microsoft Outlook
step 1: Open Outlook.
step 2: At the bottom of the screen, click Tasks.
step 3: Click Home to see Tasks, and then go to the To-Do list.
step 4: Click a task in the list.
Step 5: Select Tasks Now and then in the Follows group, choose a deadline to meet your deadline.
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