Microsoft To Do is also integrated with Outlook, so you can see your to-do lists and set reminders for tasks, events, and email follow-ups all in one place! The Outlook calendar can be used to create appointments, which can serve as reminders for yourself, and you can set an automatic event notification to serve as reminder before an event. Microsoft Outlook is another great Microsoft tool for setting reminders. Choose a date and time to have your reminder go off, or have it repeat on certain days. To set up a reminder in Microsoft To Do, select a task followed by Remind me. If you have bigger tasks on your list, create subtasks underneath to ensure that every step is covered. You can categorize your tasks in separate lists, helping you focus on one thing at a time. Microsoft To Do is an advanced task manager that organizes everything you need to do. To create the reminders you need, try these tools: Windows 11 includes the most up-to-date versions of many of Microsoft’s tools, some of which are great for setting reminders. Even the most crucial obligations can slip your mind after a long, busy day, and reminders can serve as gentle nudges to keep you focused. Reminders can also help you stay organized and pave the way toward forming good daily routines. Digital reminders give you one less thing to worry about. Keeping track of it all is a task in itself. Having to work, run errands, make plans, and take care of yourself every day can be a lot on your plate. Learn which Windows reminder apps can help you stay on track.

Windows 11 makes it easy to set reminders so you don’t have to worry about missing the most essential things in your day. You can schedule reminders for every aspect of your life-like joining a big meeting at work, remembering to take your medication, or prioritizing a daily walk. Customize as necessary, and click Remind to confirm and complete the task.Trying to keep up with everything on your busy schedule is tough, which is why digital reminders can be so helpful to set up.Cortana will take a screenshot of the note and add all the relevant information into a new reminder.Click the Add Reminder button that appears at the bottom of the note.Click on the content you want to use to create a reminder.

Cortana will scan and highlight with blue color the relevant content (e.g., time, place, and phone number).

Use your keyboard and mouse or pen using Windows Ink to create a note.

To create reminders using Sticky Notes, do the following: In addition, Cortana now can scan your notes and help you create reminders based on the content you wrote. Starting with the Anniversary Update, Windows 10 includes a new version of Sticky Notes, which let you use handwriting to create notes. How to create Cortana reminders using Sticky Notes You can use voice commands to create any reminder, except link-based reminders, which you'll learn how to do in this guide a little later.

'Hey Cortana: Remind me to meet with John to discuss the new contract on Friday at 9 A.M.'.

'Hey Cortana: Remind me to do laundry on Monday'.

'Hey Cortana : Remind me to pay the rent on Wednesday at 3 P.M.'.

If 'Hey Cortana' is enabled on your device, you don't have to use any shortcuts, simply say 'Hey Cortana' followed by the command.

Remind me to pick up some food for the party tomorrow at 12 P.M.

Remind me to take the trash out every Sunday.

Remind me to talk to Jennifer next time a leave home.

Use natural language to ask Cortana to remind you anything, for example:.

Use the Windows key + Shift + C keyboard shortcut to open Cortana on listening mode, or click the microphone button in the search box to open the assistant.

If you don't have 'Hey Cortana' enabled on your device, this is how you create reminders: At any time, you can use your voice to control the assistant to create a new reminder, but the functionality will work slightly different if you don't turn on 'Hey Cortana' on your device. Microsoft has designed Cortana to work with a keyboard and mouse as well as using natural language. How to create Cortana reminders using voice commands

It's worth pointing out that you're no longer required to specify a time to create a reminder, which makes the entire process a lot easier and faster. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

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