Outlook: set up a reminder for birthdays

Set up a reminder for your friends and colleagues with Outlook so that you don't forget their birthdays. We'll show you how it works.

Remind birthdays with Outlook - how it works

If you want to set up a birthday reminder in Outlook, you can do it with just a few clicks.

• Download the free "Birthday reminder for Outlook" tool.
• In Outlook, switch to the "Contacts" folder and double-click on the desired entry.
• Under the "Details" tab you will find the "Birthday" field. Enter the respective date here, Outlook automatically creates a calendar entry for the event and reminds you of this appointment.
• In the "Anniversary" field you can also be reminded of other important dates for the person concerned, for example the wedding day.

We will explain how to search all Outlook folders in the next practical tip.