Tip of the Month

May 2011

When you send an email - wouldn't it be nice if you could set a flag and/or a reminder in the recipient(s) calendar to ensure your request isn't forgotten.

Outlook 2010 - Adding a Flag and Reminder to Your Recipient's Email Message

1. To start, create a new e-mail message.

2. Next, click the Follow up drop down arrow in the Tags group on the Message tab on the Ribbon and select Add Reminder.

3. In the Custom dialog box you can flag the message for yourself with a reminder that will alert you when specified and by checking the Reminder toggle under Flag for Recipients, you can add an alert for the recipient(s) of the e-mail as well.

Options for flags include: follow up, read, reply, for your information, and more!

The date and time reminders for you and the recipient(s) can be different.

4. When you have finished setting the flags and reminders, press OK and continue with your e-mail as usual.

Congratulations! You have now added a flag and reminder to your and/or your recip e-mail.

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