How To: Add a Reminder for your Email Recipients in Outlook (Outlook Desktop Client Only)

The following video is a helpful Outlook 365 tip for adding a reminder for email recipients. The recipient will receive a reminder on the date and time you set. 

Note: This will only function through the Outlook Desktop Application. The Outlook Webmail does not include this feature of sending reminders to recipients


 

  • Compose your email in Outlook
    Start a new message and draft it as usual.

  • Navigate to the “Options” tab
    At the top of the compose window, select Options.

  • Choose “Delay Delivery” or “Follow Up”

    • Click Delay Delivery to set a specific time the email will be sent, or

    • Click Follow Up → Add Reminder to flag the message.

  • Set reminder details
    In the dialog:

    • Enable “Flag for recipients”

    • Choose a reminder date and time so they'll be prompted to reply.

  • Finish and send
    Once configured, click Send. The email is sent, and the recipient will see a pop-up reminder at the selected time.

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