Configuring Task Reminders

The Default Reminder Time is the time that Outlook will normally schedule new reminders for tasks with hard dates. Choose a time before the start of your day, well before your daily review: Set it Early, Not Late If you set the reminder time too late, your reminders...

Quick Collecting Tip

Click the “add a new task” box at the top of the To-Do Bar or Tasks list, and enter just the task name.

Set up the Recent Tasks List

You learned these steps when you configured the All Categories view, so this view can be set up quickly. Go to the Tasks view (using the Navigation Pane). Go to the Task view manager. Highlight All Categories. Copy and rename it “Recent Tasks”. Select This...

Your Recent Tasks List

After you set up your Recent Tasks view, the Recent Tasks view will be a permanent part of your Current View list. To see Recent Tasks: Press Ctrl+4 to open Tasks. Select the Tasks folder in the Folders pane at the left. (You may need to click the arrow to open the...

Your Unprocessed Tasks List

Unprocessed Tasks View in Outlook 2010 After you set up your Unprocessed Tasks view, it will be a permanent part of your Current View options. To see the Unprocessed Tasks view: Press Ctrl+4 to open Tasks. Select the Tasks folder in the Folders pane at the left. (You...