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How to disable annoying Outlook calendar reminders

If you use Outlook to manage tasks, chances are you're familiar with calendar reminders.

Reminders can definitely come in handy for important meetings and as a project management tool. How To Use Outlook For Simple Tasks And Project Management How To Use Outlook For Simple Tasks And Project Management Outlook can work as a simple tool for managing projects and tasks. Here's how to set up Outlook Tasks to set reminders and due dates, assign to-dos, and track links. Read More These helpful third-party tools fill the void left by Google Calendar Sync. Read More Luckily, they are very easy to turn off.

To disable Outlook calendar reminders do the following:

  1. Go File> Options > Calendar .
  2. Under Calendar Options uncheck Default Reminders and click OK .

When you do this, you won't get reminders about meetings you've accepted that are on your calendar.

How to disable annoying Outlook calendar reminders

If you have created reminders for specific emails or tasks, you can also disable all of these with just one setting in Outlook.

  1. Go File> Options> Advanced .
  2. Under Reminders , make sure the Show reminders is unchecked.

How to disable annoying Outlook calendar reminders

Do you have any key settings that are a must for your Outlook workflow? Let us know what they are in the comments.