How to Set Up Email Reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11
Posted on 18th June 2023
Introduction
Microsoft To Do is a task management application that helps you keep track of your to-do lists and tasks. You can access it on the web, or through the app for Windows 10, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac. One of the features of Microsoft To Do is the ability to set email reminders for tasks.
How to Set Up Email Reminders in Microsoft To Do
To set up an email reminder for a task in Microsoft To Do:
- Open the Microsoft To Do app.
- Select the task for which you want to set up an email reminder.
- Click on the “Remind me” button in the task details pane.
- In the “Remind me” drop-down, select “By email.”
- Enter the email address to which you want the reminder to be sent.
- Click on the “Save” button.
Conclusion
Email reminders are a useful way to make sure you don’t forget about important tasks in Microsoft To Do.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up email reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11. By default, Microsoft To Do will send you an email reminder for any task that’s due in the next 24 hours. If you want to change this, you can do so by going into the Settings menu.
To access the Settings menu, click the three dots in the top-right corner of the Microsoft To Do window, then click Settings.
In the Settings menu, click Notifications.
On the Notifications page, you can change when Microsoft To Do sends you email reminders. By default, it’s set to 24 hours before the task is due, but you can change it to 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, or 8 hours.
You can also choose to receive email reminders for tasks that are due today, even if they’re not due in the next 24 hours. To do this, toggle the switch next to “Send me reminders for today’s tasks”.
If you want to receive email reminders for tasks that are due in the next 7 days, toggle the switch next to “Send me reminders for upcoming tasks”.
And that’s it! Now you’ll receive email reminders for tasks that are due in the next 24 hours, or for tasks that are due today, or for tasks that are due in the next 7 days.
Email reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11 are a great way to ensure that you never forget an important task again. Setting up email reminders is easy, and only takes a few minutes. Here’s how:
First, open Microsoft To Do and click on the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner.
In the Settings menu, click on the Accounts tab.
Under the Accounts tab, find the Email Reminders section and click the Add button.
In the Add Email Reminder window, enter the email address that you want to receive reminders at. You can also add a description for the email reminder, which will help you remember what it’s for later.
Once you’ve entered the necessary information, click the Save button.
You’ll now see the email reminder listed under the Email Reminders section in the Settings menu. You can edit or delete the email reminder by clicking the Edit or Delete buttons next to it, respectively.
Email reminders are a great way to ensure that you never forget an important task again. With Microsoft To Do, setting up email reminders is easy and only takes a few minutes.
How to Set Up Email Reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11
To set up email reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11, you’ll first need to create a task. To do this, click the + icon in the top bar, then select “New task” from the drop-down menu.
In the “New task” window, enter the name of the task in the “Title” field. Then, in the “Due date” field, select the date on which you want the task to be due.
If you want to set a reminder for the task, click the “Remind me” checkbox. Then, in the “Remind me” drop-down menu, select the date and time at which you want to be reminded of the task.
Once you’ve entered all the relevant information for the task, click the “Save” button.
Viewing Your Tasks
To view your tasks, click the “Tasks” icon in the top bar. This will bring up the “My Tasks” view, which shows all of the tasks that you’ve created.
To view a specific task, click on it in the “My Tasks” view. This will open up the task details view, which shows all the information about the task, including the due date, reminder, and notes.
Editing a Task
To edit a task, click on it in the “My Tasks” view. This will open up the task details view.
To edit the task title, click on the title in the task details view and enter the new title.
To edit the task due date, click on the due date in the task details view and select the new due date.
To edit the task reminder, click on the “Remind me” checkbox in the task details view. Then, in the “Remind me” drop-down menu, select the new reminder date and time.
To add notes to the task, click in the “Notes” field in the task details view and enter the notes.
Once you’ve made all the necessary changes, click the “Save” button.
Deleting a Task
To delete a task, click on it in the “My Tasks” view. This will open up the task details view.
At the bottom of the task details view, click the “Delete” button. This will delete the task from your “My Tasks” view.
Configuring Your Account
The first thing you’ll need to do is configure your account settings in Microsoft To Do. This can be done by clicking the “Settings” cog in the top-right corner of the screen and selecting “Accounts” from the menu.
In the “Accounts” window, click the “Add account” button and select your email provider from the list. Enter your email address and password, then click the “Add” button.
Once your account has been added, you can click the “Configure” button to set up your email reminders.
Enabling Email Reminders
Email reminders can be enabled by clicking the “Settings” cog in the top-right corner of the screen and selecting “Reminders” from the menu. In the “Reminders” window, scroll down to the “Email” section and select the “Enabled” option.
You can also choose how often you would like to receive email reminders by selecting the “Frequency” drop-down menu. The available options are “As items are due”, “Daily”, “Weekly”, and “Monthly”.
Once you’ve made your selection, click the “Save” button to save your changes.
Conclusion
Email reminders are a great way to stay on top of your tasks in Microsoft To Do. By following the steps in this article, you can easily configure your account and enable email reminders.
