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| | Open the Tools menu and choose Options . | -
| | The Options dialog box opens with the Preferences tab displayed. To change the default reminder lead time, click the down-arrow button next to Reminder Time field and choose a new lead time. | -
| | To make other changes, click the Task Options button. | -
| | To change the default color for overdue tasks and/or completed tasks , click the down-arrow button next to the field and choose a color. | INTRODUCTION If you like, you can customize what color is used for overdue and completed tasks, whether reminders are set, and other options. | TIP Getting Help on Options If you are unsure what a particular option does, right-click the option and select What's This? to view a brief description. | -
| | To disable any task options, such as whether status reports are sent, uncheck the appropriate check box. | -
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| | Back in the Options dialog box, click OK to close it. | TIP Understanding Default Options By default, Outlook keeps a list of any assigned tasks, sends status reports when assigned tasks are complete, and sets a reminder for any task for which you enter a due date. You should set these defaults, however, to match your work style. You can always override these options for individual tasks. | |