How to Add and Edit Outlook Calendar Reminders

Quick Tips

• You don’t have to use a separate Calendar app to check your schedule. You can access your Calendar using your Outlook account on mobile or desktop.
• On Mobile, open Outlook app > Calendar tab > Plus icon > Add reminder details > Tap the Arrow at the top-right corner to confirm.
• On the Desktop app, Click the Calendar icon > Add Event > Add your reminder details > Click on Save.

Add Reminders to Outlook Calendar on Mobile

The Outlook app on your iPhone and Android lets you quickly add reminders to your Outlook calendar on the go. Before you begin, we recommend you update the respective Outlook app to the latest version on iPhone and Android.

Step 1: Open the Outlook app on your iPhone or Android.

Step 2: Tap the Calendar icon at the bottom-right corner.

Step 3: Tap the Plus icon at the bottom-right corner.

Step 4: Enter the details of your event. Then, scroll down and then open the drop-down menu next to Remind Me.

Step 5: Select the time when you want to be reminded about the event.

Step 6: Tap on the tick mark at the top-right corner to add your event.

Edit or Delete Reminder in Outlook Calendar on Mobile

It’s only natural that you’d want to change the time of the reminder or delete it if things have changed. Here’s how you can edit or delete a reminder from your Outlook Calendar on iPhone or Android.

Step 1: Open the Outlook app on your iPhone or Android.

Step 2: Tap on the Calendar icon at the bottom.

Step 3: Tap on your event that you want to edit or remove.

Step 4: Tap the Pencil icon at the top-right corner.

Step 5: Change the reminder time and then tap on the tick mark at the top-right corner to confirm.

To delete the event, tap on Delete Event at the bottom.

Tip: Read our post if the Outlook app is not downloading attachments.

Add Reminders to Outlook Calendar on Mac

If you are using the Outlook app on your Mac, here’s how you can add a reminder to your Outlook calendar. Ensure that you are using the latest version of the app to avoid any bugs or glitches.

Step 1: Open the Outlook app on your Mac or Windows PC.

Step 2: Click the Calendar icon at the bottom-left corner.

Step 3: Once the Calendar opens, click on New Event at the top-left side.

Step 4: Fill in the details of your event.

Step 5: Click the drop-down menu next to the Reminder icon.

Step 6: Select the time when you want to be reminded about the event.

Step 7: Click on Save at the bottom-left side to confirm.

Your reminder will be added to your Outlook calendar at your chosen date and time.

Edit or Delete Reminders in Outlook Calendar on Mac

Here’s how you can edit or delete a reminder from your Outlook calendar on your Mac.

Step 1: Open the Outlook app on your desktop.

Step 2: Click the Calendar icon at the bottom-left corner.

Step 3: Right-click on your event slot in the calendar.

Step 4: Select Edit.

Step 5: Click the drop-down menu next to the Reminder icon to edit the timing.

You can also edit or change other details of your event.

To delete a reminder, right-click on your event slot in the Calendar and select Delete.

Tip: Read our post on how to turn on suggested replies in Microsoft Outlook.