Ever missed a meeting because your Outlook didn’t remind you?
Are your Outlook notification settings not longer working as smart as you are?
Are you missing the pop up event notifications you used to receive?
If you keep missing meeting reminders or alerts on your PC, you are not alone! Updating your Outlook calendar notification setting can make a huge difference in staying on track.
After the move to the New Outlook, many folks have reported losing their calendar event alert pop ups. Enabling (or re-enabling) notifications ensures you get timely alerts for appointments, meetings, and reminders in Outlook. In this post, you’ll learn exactly where to check your notification settings and how to turn calendar alerts on so they can help you lock in your schedule! 🗝️
How to Update Your Outlook Notification Settings for Calendar Events:
- Open Outlook
Launch the Outlook app on your computer or go to Outlook on the web. - Open Settings by clicking the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner
- Click on General
- Click on Notifications
- Ensure the Calendar notification toggle is on
- Click the drop-down arrow for Calendar to customize your event reminder notification style
- The desktop version allows you to choose “Reminders” which is a pop-up at the center of your screen and will only disappear once you close it.
- Save Your Settings
Click “Save” to apply your changes.
Tip unlocked. See you next time!