How to Set Up Task Reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11
Posted on 19th June 2023
Overview
In this article, we’ll show you how to set up task reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11. Microsoft To Do is a great way to keep track of your tasks and to-dos. You can add reminders to each task, so you don’t forget to do them. You can also set up recurring reminders, so you don’t have to keep adding them each time. To get started, open Microsoft To Do and click the “Add a task” button. Type in the name of the task and the date you want to be reminded. Then, click the “Add reminder” button. You can choose to be reminded by email, push notification, or both. You can also add a note to the reminder. If you want to add a recurring reminder, click the “Add reminder” button and then click the “Recurrence” button. Choose how often you want to be reminded and when you want the reminder to end. Then, click the “Save” button.
Adding a Task Reminder
- Open Microsoft To Do.
- Click the “Add a task” button.
- Type in the name of the task and the date you want to be reminded. Then, click the “Add reminder” button.
- You can choose to be reminded by email, push notification, or both. You can also add a note to the reminder.
Adding a Recurring Reminder
- Open Microsoft To Do.
- Click the “Add a task” button.
- Type in the name of the task and the date you want to be reminded. Then, click the “Add reminder” button.
- Click the “Recurrence” button.
- Choose how often you want to be reminded and when you want the reminder to end. Then, click the “Save” button.
Task reminders in Microsoft To Do are a great way to keep on top of your to-do list and get things done. You can set up task reminders in To Do on Windows 10 by following these steps:
1. Open the Microsoft To Do app.
2. Click the “hamburger” icon in the top-left corner of the app to open the menu.
3. Select the “Settings” option from the menu.
4. In the settings menu, select the “Reminders” option.
5. In the reminders menu, you can turn on reminders for tasks by toggle the “Remind me about tasks” switch to the “On” position.
6. You can also choose how you want to be reminded about tasks by selecting the “Reminder sound” drop-down menu and choosing an option from the list.
7. Once you have turned on reminders for tasks and selected how you want to be reminded, click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page.
Your task reminders will now be turned on and you will be reminded about tasks according to the schedule and settings that you have chosen.
How to Set Up Task Reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11
Adding a task reminder in Microsoft To Do is a great way to make sure you never forget an important task again. You can add a reminder to any task in your To Do list, and you can even set the reminder to recur at regular intervals.
Here’s how to set up task reminders in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11:
1. Open Microsoft To Do
First, open Microsoft To Do. You can do this by clicking the Start button, then selecting All apps, and finally selecting To Do from the list of apps.
2. Select a Task
Next, select the task that you want to add a reminder to. You can do this by clicking on the task, or by selecting the checkbox next to the task.
3. Click the “…” Button
Once you’ve selected a task, click the “…” button that appears at the end of the task’s row. This will open a menu of options for the task.
4. Select “Add Reminder”
From the menu of options, select “Add Reminder.” This will open the “Add a Reminder” window.
5. Enter a Reminder
In the “Add a Reminder” window, enter the reminder that you want to add to the task. You can also set the date and time for the reminder, as well as whether you want the reminder to recur at regular intervals.
6. Click “Save”
Once you’re done, click the “Save” button to add the reminder to the task. The reminder will now appear in the task’s details view, and you’ll see a notification for the reminder at the specified date and time.
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To set up a task reminder in Microsoft To Do on Windows 11, you’ll first need to create a task in the app. To do this, click the “Add a task” button at the top of the “My Day” view.
Enter the name of the task and, if desired, a description. Then, click the “Add” button.
The task will now appear in the “My Day” view. To set a reminder for the task, click the “…” button next to it and select “Remind me.”
In the “Remind me” pop-up window, select when you want to be reminded about the task. You can choose to be reminded on a specific date and time, or you can choose to be reminded “X days before” or “X hours before.”
Once you’ve selected when you want to be reminded, click the “Save” button.
The task will now appear in the “Reminders” view, which you can access by clicking the “Reminders” button at the top of the “My Day” view.
To mark a task as complete, click the checkbox next to it. The task will then be moved to the “Completed” view.
