Setting Reminders

In Outlook Desktop Application:

  1. Open Outlook:
    • Launch the Outlook desktop application.
  2. Go to Calendar:
    • Navigate to the Calendar view.
  3. Create or Open an Event:
    • Create a new calendar event or open an existing one.
  4. Set Reminder:
    • Look for an option named “Reminder” or “Alarm” in the event creation or editing window.
    • Choose the desired time before the event when you want to receive a reminder.
  5. Save the Event:
    • Save or update the calendar event to apply the reminder setting.

In Outlook Web App:

  1. Sign in to Outlook:
    • Go to the Outlook Web App (OWA) and sign in.
  2. Go to Calendar:
    • Click on the “Calendar” icon to access the Calendar view.
  3. Create or Open an Event:
    • Create a new calendar event or open an existing one.
  4. Set Reminder:
    • Look for an option like “Remind me” or “Reminder” in the event creation or editing window.
    • Choose the desired time before the event when you want to receive a reminder.
  5. Save the Event:
    • Save or update the calendar event to apply the reminder setting.

Types of Reminders:

  1. Default Reminder:
    • Outlook typically has a default reminder setting (e.g., 15 minutes before the event). You can adjust this default in your settings.
  2. Custom Reminder:
    • You can set custom reminders for each event individually, allowing you to receive alerts at specific times before the event.
  3. Pop-up Notifications:
    • Reminders often appear as pop-up notifications on your computer or device screen.
  4. Email Reminders:
    • You can configure Outlook to send email reminders for upcoming events.

Adjusting Default Reminder Settings:

In Outlook Desktop Application:

  1. File > Options:
    • Click on “File” in the top-left corner.
    • Select “Options.”
  2. Calendar:
    • In the Options window, select “Calendar” from the left sidebar.
  3. Default Reminders:
    • Look for the “Default reminders” section, where you can set the default reminder time.
  4. Save Changes:
    • Click “OK” or “Save” to apply the changes.

In Outlook Web App:

  1. Settings:
    • Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner.
  2. View All Outlook Settings:
    • Scroll down and click on “View all Outlook settings.”
  3. Calendar > Events and invitations:
    • Navigate to “Calendar” > “Events and invitations.”
  4. Default Reminder:
    • Adjust the “Default reminder” setting as needed.
  5. Save Changes:
    • Save your changes.