Instructions apply only to Outlook.com.

Alternatively, you’re free to open it by going directly tohttps://outlook.live.com/calendar/.

go for the calendar event you want to add an email reminder to, and pressEdit.

Outlook.com page with Calendar selected

SelectMore optionsin the calendar event edit window.

Open theRemind medropdown, and selectAdd email reminder.

In the Email reminder window, chooseAdd email reminder.

Outlook.com calendar event selected

Open theRemind medropdown, and choose when you want an email reminder to be sent for this event.

You’ll only see this option if there are already attendees.

If there aren’t, add those first and then return to this step to check that box.

Outlook.com event edit window with More options

Now you and your guests will receive an email reminder.

From your Outlook calendar opt for meeting, then under Tabs and Commands selectAttendees>Tracking.

Send the reminder when you’ve finished adding recipients and editing the reminder message (if necessary).

Outlook.com reminder dropdown menu with Add email reminder selected

Next to Default Reminders, initiate the drop-down menu and choose a new time, then selectOKto save.

Outlook.com Email reminder window with Add email reminder option

Outlook.com Email reminder window with Remind me dropdown open

Outlook.com Email reminder window with reminder message text box filled in

Outlook.com Email reminder window with Send to attendees checkbox selected