The Default Flag Time for Messages Is Late in the Day

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If you’re inundated with a high volume of daily messages and struggle to identify the important ones, consider flagging them. In MS Outlook 2000, you can flag important messages in your inbox for easy recognition. Additionally, for messages requiring follow-up by a specific date, you can set a due date.

At times, when you flag a message for follow-up and set a ‘Due by’ date, you may notice that the default time for the reminder flag is set for 5:00 PM or later. This typically occurs when the time settings for flags are derived from the calendar workweek as configured in the Calendar Options dialog box.

Solution of the problem: To resolve this issue, you can adjust the reminder time in the ‘Due by’ box when setting the flag on the message.

Before changing reminder time, you need to change the calendar work week. To change the calendar work week, follow these simple steps:

• On the Tools menu, click Options.
• Select Calendar Options from available options.
• A dialogue box Calendar Option will appear. Make the changes that you want in the Calendar Options dialog box.

To set a message flag with a specific time:

• Open the message from your Inbox.
• Click the Flag for Follow Up button.
• In the Flag to list, click one of the options.
• Click the arrow to the right of the Due by box, and then choose a date from the Calendar Control dialog box.
• Click OK.

Set a Default Reminder Time

To set a default reminder time in the Outlook, follow the steps-

1. Click File, then Options.
2. Go to Calendar tab in the Options tab.
3. Go to Default reminders and choose to select a new time in the drop-down.
4. Provide a new time in the list and click OK to save the settings.

1. Follow File >> Options >> Calendar.
2. In the Default reminder list, clear the Default reminder timing.
3. Click OK to save the setting.

The problem of a default late flag time for messages can be easily resolved by following the steps mentioned above. These steps guide you on changing the calendar workweek and setting a message flag for your preferred time.

Conclusion

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