Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac Outlook 2024 for Mac Outlook 2021 for Mac

Flagging email messages helps you keep track of replies to your messages and follow up on messages from others. You can also add a reminder alert to any flagged message.

Flag and Reminders

Flag an email:

Select the flag icon in an email message to make it a to-do item. The flag turns red.

Or for more details, right-click on the email message and select Flag.

Set a reminder on the flagged email:

  1. Right-click on the flagged email, hover over Flag, then select Add Reminder to open the menu.

  2. In the Set Date and Reminder window, select a Start .

  3. Click on the Reminder drop-down menu, you can choose Custom option to add a reminder date and time.

  4. When you’re finished, select Save. Reminders show in the reading pane.

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