3 Ways to Set Up Reminders on Windows 11

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Method 1: Set Up Reminders With Microsoft To Do

Let’s start with the easiest method. You can use the Microsoft To Do app, which comes pre-installed on Windows, to set up reminders on your PC. Here’s how:

Step 1:Open the Microsoft To Do app on your PC. If you can’t find it,download it from Microsoft Store.

Step 2:Sign in with your Microsoft account. In theMy Daytab, click theAdd a taskbutton. Type yourtask detailsand pressEnter.

Step 3:Click on yourtaskand selectRemind mefrom the menu on your right.

Step 4:Choose from the suggested options or set a date and time.

And that’s about it. Microsoft To Do will remind you about the task at the specified date and time. You can also set a recurring reminder for your task by using theRepeatoption.

Method 2: Set Up Reminders Using the Calendar App

Another option for setting up reminders on Windows 11 is to use the built-in Calendar app. This can be useful if you have alreadysynced your Google account with the Calendar appand want to view your tasks and reminders in a single app.

Step 1:Open theCalendarapp on your PC and click theNew eventbutton.

Step 2:Enter yourtask details. Use the drop-down menu beside theReminderto define when the app should remind you.

Step 3:Click onRepeatat the top to set up a recurring reminder and specify how frequently the app needs to remind you.

Step 4:ClickSave.

Once you complete the above steps, the reminder will appear on your Calendar app. It’s worth noting that the reminder notification will also appear on your other devices where you’ve signed in with your calendar account.

Method 3: Set Up Reminders Using Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler is a powerful utility for automating mundane Windows tasks and setting up reminders on your Windows 11 PC.

Step 1:Right-click on anempty spoton the Desktop and selectNew > Text Document.

Step 2:Type the reminder text in the following format:

ReplaceTask Detailsin the above command with the actual reminder message.

Step 3:PressCtrl + Shift + Skeys to open the Save as dialog.Nameyour file and save it in the.CMDformat.

Step 4:OpenTask Schedulerusing the search menu and selectCreate Taskfrom the right pane.

Step 5:Enter your task’s name and use the drop-down menu at the bottom to selectWindows 10.

Step 6:Switch to the Triggers tab and clickNew.

Step 7:Define when you want the computer to remind you. You can set up a one-time reminder or a recurring one. Then, clickOK.

Step 8:Switch to theActionstab and clickNew.

Step 9:Click onBrowseand select the.CMDfile you created earlier. Then, clickNext.

Step 10:ClickOKto save your reminder.

Windows 11 will remind you of your task by displaying your message in a Terminal window. To cancel a reminder,disable your scheduled task.

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Last updated on 05 June, 2024

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