How to put reminder on outlook mail
To set a reminder on an email in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the "Remind Me" button
- Open the email you want to set a reminder for.
- Click on the "Remind Me" button located in the top-right corner of the email window.
- Select the reminder option you want:
- "Remind me at my next birthday" (if you've set your birthday in Outlook)
- "Remind me on a specific date"
- "Remind me after a specific time"
- Enter the date or time you want to be reminded.
- Click "OK" to save the reminder.
Method 2: Using the "Task" feature
- Open the email you want to set a reminder for.
- Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "New Task" button in the "Tags" group.
- Enter a brief description of the task in the "Subject" field.
- Set the due date and time for the task by clicking on the calendar icon next to the "Due Date" field.
- Click "Save & Close" to save the task.
Method 3: Using the "Flag" feature
- Open the email you want to set a reminder for.
- Click on the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- Click on the "Flag" button in the "Tags" group.
- Select the flag color you want to use (e.g., red, yellow, green).
- Right-click on the flagged email and select "Follow Up" > "Remind Me" to set the reminder.
Additional tips:
- You can also set reminders for emails that are flagged or marked as "To-Do" by going to the "Tasks" folder and setting a reminder for the task.
- Reminders can be set for a specific date, time, or recurring interval (e.g., daily, weekly).
- You can also set reminders for emails that are sent to you by others by using the "Remind Me" button in the email composition window.