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.