OL98: Using AutoDate for Non-predefined Reminder Times (180555)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q180555

SUMMARY

When you set a reminder for an Appointment or Task in Microsoft Outlook 98, you can select from a list of predefined times for the reminder to occur before the event. This article describes how to manually type the times.

MORE INFORMATION

You can choose a time from a predefined list or you can use the Outlook feature, AutoDate, to type a description of a date or time in words. The words are translated into a date/time numeric value.

To Set a Reminder Time for an Appointment

  1. In the Calendar folder, on the Actions menu, click New Appointment.
  2. Type the information about the meeting and then click to select Reminder.
  3. Rather than selecting one of the predefined times from the list, type a value such as, 12 minutes, or 30 hours, or a time other than the predefined times.

    NOTE: Values typed for the Reminder must be relative to the scheduled date and time for the meeting. A value of "next Tuesday" will not work because it is relative to today rather than the scheduled time of the meeting.

REFERENCES

The AutoDate feature is available in all Outlook date and time fields. For more information about AutoDate type, AutoDate in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view "What you can type in date and time fields."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/11/1999
Keywords:kbhowto kbinfo KB180555
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