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.
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If you like, you can customize what color is used for overdue and completed tasks, whether reminders are set, and other options.
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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.
Click OK .
Back in the Options dialog box, click OK to close it.
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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.
