How to Set Reminders on Tasks with Due Dates in Outlook

After you have your tasks added to Outlook, you can set reminders on them with due dates. Please see the steps below:

Step 1: Click the "File" tab from the Ribbon;

Step 2: Click "Options" from the left navigation pane;

Step 3: Click "Tasks" from the "Outlook Options" window;

Step 4: Check the box of "Set reminders on task with due dates", and select a time to remind from the drop-down list (or type a time);

Step 5: Click "OK" at the bottom to close the Outlook Options window.

If you only want to change one task's due dates, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Click "Tasks" button from taskbar;

Step 2: Double click the task to open it;

Step 3: Check the "Reminder" box, then select a reminder time;

Step 4: Click "Save & Close" (or Ctrl+S) to have the changes.

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