Select the check box for the Set reminders on tasks with due dates option.Click Tasks in the left pane in the Outlook options window.Click on the File tab in the navigation ribbon.Choose to send your response now or edit the response first.Choose Accept or Decline in the Manage Task group.Click on the Task tab in the navigation menu.Ensure the check box for Send me a status report when this task is complete is checked.Ensure the checkbox for Keep an updated copy of this task on my task list is checked.Fill out the subject, due or start date, status and priority fields.Enter the recipient's name or email address in the To field.Select Assign Task in the Manage Task group.Click on the Task tab in the navigation ribbon.Click New Task in the New section of the Home tab.If you choose to send a request, the recipient will receive an email, which also includes an option to have your default tasks folder shared with them. It is possible to send a shared task access request to an individual if they have yet to grant you permission. Click OK to return to the name dialog box.Find the name of the person in the address list.Click Open Shared Tasks in the Share group.Click the Folder tab in the navigation ribbon.

Select or deselect the Allow recipient to view your Tasks folder option.

Select or deselect the Request permission to view recipient's Tasks folder option.

Select recipient(s) or a distribution group.

Select Folder tab in the navigation ribbon of the Task window.

Enter in details of the task, including due dates, reminders, and priority.

Click the Home tab in the navigation ribbon.

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