No reminder for flagged messages in Outlook (180672)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
  • Microsoft Outlook 2002
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
  • Microsoft Outlook 98
  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q180672

SYMPTOMS

You may not receive a reminder for flagged messages that have a past-due date and time.

CAUSE

The message is not in your delivery Inbox. Outlook monitors only four specific folders for reminders: Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks.

MORE INFORMATION

Flagging a message is a quick way to either mark a message for you to follow up or mark a message with a request for someone else. If the flag has a reminder set, you receive a reminder at the due time.

When the recipient receives a message with a flag, a comment on the purpose of the flag appears at the top of the message. If you set a due date and time, this also appears. When the date and time is due, you receive a reminder.

If you move the message to another folder, the due date and time will pass without a reminder. If you move the past due message back into your delivery Inbox folder, the reminder immediately opens a reminder notice.

REFERENCES

For more information about message flags, type flag messages in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view About flagging for follow up.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/12/2004
Keywords:kbreceivemail kbprb KB180672
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