Important: We recommend backing up your Outlook data first. If Show reminders field was already checked, then proceed with the steps below. If you're using Microsoft 365 Home, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Business, and Microsoft 365 ProPlus on Monthly Channel ( Version 1803 or newer) then you may also see 'Show reminders on top of other windows' option. For subscription customers on one of the Semi-Annual Channels, this option will become available after upgrading to Version 1808. Read the Knowledge Base article on What Is The Version Of My Outlook Client? to check your Outlook version. Note: Reminders do not appear on top of other windows when Outlook is running in the background (minimized). Make sure the Show Reminders option is selected. In Outlook 2010/2013/2016/2019, go to File > Options > Advanced and find the Reminders section.Make sure the Display the Reminder option is selected. In Outlook 2007, go to Tools > Options > Other > Advanced Options > Reminder Options.
There are several things to check if your Calendar or Task reminders do not appear.įirst, make sure that the reminders are enabled.
