Remember important Anniversaries & Birthdays using Outlook October 22 2006
Q: It would be nice if I could be reminded of when some of my Contacts anniversaries are – I think it would add a more personal touch when I communicate with them. Is there a way do this in Outlook?
A: Anniversaries including our own are sometimes hard to remember. Fortunately, there is a way to be reminded of them (and even Birthdays) when using Outlook. Here’s how:
In Outlook:
Create the Anniversary or Birthday
-Open your Contact folder
1. Double click on the Contact record you want to insert the Birthdate or Anniversary
-The Record opens to the 'General' tab.
2. Click the 'Details' tab.
3. Enter the Birthday or Anniversary (No need to enter the correct year, just the Month & Day are OK)
4. Click 'Save and Close'
Set the Pop-up reminder
5. Double click the Contact record again to re-open it
6. Click the 'Activities' tab
7. Find the Birthday or Anniversary (Listed something like 'Jane Doe Birthday'. You may need to scroll up or down the list)
8. Double Click on it to open it
-In the 'Jane Doe's Birthday - Recurring Event window
9. Change the Reminder to 2-3 days or what ever you like
-This will give you the advance notice we all need before the Birthday or Anniversary!
10. Click 'Save & Close'
That’s it! | 
