How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365?

Finding ways to set reminders in the calendar for Outlook? Look no further! This article talks about how to set calendar reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365.

Writing down my experiences might help you to steer clear of any doubts or confusion. Let’s dive in!

Previously, I wrote on How to Turn Off Reminders in Outlook Online and How to Import Google Calendar in Outlook Online as well.

The list of topics that I’ve mentioned:

How to set calendar reminders in Outlook Online for Mac
How to set calendar reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Windows
How to set calendar reminders in Outlook for web browsers
How to set calendar reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365 on iPhone
How to set calendar reminders in Outlook Online on Android

Table of Contents

How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook Online for Mac

Keep reading to know how to set calendar reminder in Outlook app for Mac.

Launch the Outlook application on Mac.
Then click on the Outlook tab on the top left side of the Outlook interface.
A drop-down menu will appear.
Next, tap on Turn On Reminders.

The overall reminders for Outlook will get enabled in Mac.

How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Windows

Let’s have a look at setting the calendar reminder for Outlook in Windows.

Open the Outlook app in Windows.
Go to File on the top left corner.

set Outlook calendar reminder in Windows

Click Options on the next page.

set calendar reminder on Outlook for Microsoft 365 in Windows

A new window will open. Select the Calendar button.
Scroll down in the settings and tick the Default reminders checkbox.

calendar reminder turn on in Outlook for Windows

Also, select the default time like 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc., for receiving reminders on Outlook Online.

calender reminder time in Outlook Online for Windows

This way we can set the calendar reminders and we’ll receive them as per the time set by us in Outlook for Windows.

Also read: 3 Methods to Change the Profile Name in Outlook Online

How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook for Web Browsers

Check out the method to set calendar reminder through the Outlook web app that can be accessed via any web browser.

Open the Outlook account via Outlook.com.
Click the settings icon on the top right side.
Now, tap on View all Outlook settings.

On the new window, select Calendar > Events and invitations.
Under that, tap on Default reminder and choose the time to get notified.

Finally, click on Save on the lower part of the page.

Calendar reminder turn on in Outlook Online web

Therefore, the reminder is set for calendar in Outlook for Microsoft 365.

How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook for Microsoft 365 on iPhone

We can set the calendar reminder for Outlook Online on iPhone.

Launch the Outlook app for iPhone.
Subsequently, in the top left corner of the Outlook app, click on the Outlook icon.
Moving on, tap on the settings icon on the lower left side.
Further, open the Notifications tab under the Calendar section.
Now, select Events and choose the time of your choice for the reminders.
On that previous page, tap on the All day option.
Another page pops up. Here, again select a time of your choice.

Hence, the reminders for Outlook Calendar are set on iPhone.

How to Set Calendar Reminders in Outlook Online on Android

Learn how to set calendar reminders in Outlook app for Android.

Open the Outlook app in your Android devices.
Click on the profile icon in the top left corner.

Outlook setting calendar reminder in Android

Now, tap on the settings icon on the lower left side.

Outlook calendar reminder turn on in Android

Select Notifications.

set calendar reminder in Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Android

Go to Calendar. Under that open Events and choose the time.

Again, go to All day events and select the time for reminders.

calendar reminder in Outlook Online turn on for android

Thus, we can set the calendar reminders in Outlook app for Android.

Wrapping Up

In summary, I have described the steps for every device such as Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, and web browser. Additionally, the screenshots are provided to figure out the practical. Hope this article helps you resolving any issue related to setting reminder in Outlook for Microsoft 365.