flag functionality with custom reminder in new outlook

George Vourlakis 0 Reputation points
2026-10-06T11:29:03.4833333+00:00

Being able to flag an email with a follow-up custom reminder before sending it is a core productivity feature in classic Outlook, and without it in new Outlook, people like me who manage critical supplier and project milestones can't migrate. Please restore Flag for Me / Flag for Recipients in the compose window before classic Outlook is retired."

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
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  1. Heimerdinger 710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-06T12:03:54.83+00:00

    Hi @George Vourlakis,

    Based on the current product behavior, Flag for Me and Flag for Recipients are available in classic Outlook, including the ability to set a custom follow-up reminder before sending a message. However, this functionality is not currently available in the compose window of new Outlook for Windows. As a result, users cannot assign a follow-up flag with a custom reminder to an email before it is sent in the new Outlook experience.

    If this feature is important for your organization, the best way to ensure the Microsoft Teams product team is aware of this need is to submit feedback through the official Microsoft Feedback Portal. This is where Microsoft reviews customer suggestions and considers them for future product improvements.

    1. Visit the Microsoft Feedback Portal.
    2. Navigate to: Outlook · Community  
    3. Select Give feedback.
    4. Describe your scenario, for example:

    "Please add support for Flag for Me and Flag for Recipients with custom follow-up reminders in the compose window of new Outlook for Windows before classic Outlook is retired."

    If you submit feedback, feel free to share the link here. Other users with similar requirements can vote on it, helping increase its visibility with the product team.

    As community forum members, I'm unable to change product behavior directly, but I'm happy to help clarify current functionality and point users to the appropriate feedback channels.

    Thank you again for taking the time to provide this feedback. I understand the impact this limitation may have on your workflow, and I appreciate you sharing your experience.

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  2. George Vourlakis 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-06T11:31:25.3766667+00:00

    when you will add in new outlook the before-send custom reminders in the compose window??

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    2026-10-06T11:29:17.1066667+00:00

    This feature is available in classic Outlook, but it is not currently available in new Outlook for Windows in the compose window before sending.

    Supported behavior from the available guidance:

    • In classic Outlook, Message > Follow Up > Add Reminder can be used before sending.
    • Classic Outlook supports Flag for Me and Flag for Recipients, including custom reminder date and time.
    • In new Outlook, setting a recipient pop-up reminder is not currently supported directly.
    • In new Outlook, adding a reminder before sending is also not currently supported; the documented workaround is to send the message first, then manage flagged items through My Day / To Do or from Sent Items.

    If the requirement is specifically before-send custom reminders in the compose window, the supported path is to continue using classic Outlook for that workflow.

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