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Calendar Reminders

Create calendar reminders for topics to help you track review dates, update schedules, and content maintenance tasks.

Add Google Calendar Reminder​

Create a reminder in Google Calendar:

  1. Open the topic you want to set a reminder for.
  2. Click Add Google Calendar Reminder in the To Do & Reminders group.
  3. Your browser opens to Google Calendar.
  4. A new event is pre-populated with:
    • The topic title as the event name
    • The topic path in the description
    • A default date/time (which you can change)
  5. Adjust the reminder details as needed.
  6. Click Save in Google Calendar.

Add Outlook Reminder​

Create a reminder in Microsoft Outlook:

  1. Open the topic you want to set a reminder for.
  2. Click Add Outlook Reminder in the To Do & Reminders group.
  3. Outlook opens with a new appointment.
  4. The appointment is pre-populated with:
    • The topic title as the subject
    • The topic path in the notes
  5. Set your desired reminder date and time.
  6. Click Save in Outlook.

Use Cases​

  • Schedule content reviews
  • Track update cycles for dated content
  • Set reminders for seasonal content updates
  • Manage SME review schedules
  • Track regulatory update requirements

Tips​

  • Use reminders for topics that need periodic updates
  • Set recurring reminders for regularly updated content
  • Coordinate with team members by sharing calendar events
  • Document review cycles in your style guide