# Reminders

## Purpose

This guide explains how to create one-time and recurring reminders so important dates and follow-ups are not missed.

## Who Can Use It

Users with the Reminders permission enabled.

## How To Open It

Use the Reminders link in the top navigation.

## Main Actions

- create a reminder
- set a date and optional time
- add recurrence rules
- filter reminders by date range
- mark reminders complete or active again
- delete reminders

## Create A Reminder

1. Open Reminders.
2. Expand the New Reminder form if needed.
3. Enter the reminder title.
4. Select the reminder date.
5. Add optional time.
6. Add optional description.
7. Choose a repeat pattern if the reminder should recur.
8. Save the reminder.

## Repeat Options

Reminders can be:

- one time
- daily
- weekly
- monthly
- yearly

You can also set:

- repeat interval, such as every 2 weeks
- repeat until date

## Reminder List

The reminder list shows:

- reminder ID
- date
- time
- title
- repeat pattern
- current status
- last updated time

## Filter Reminders

Use the filter area to narrow reminders by:

- from date
- to date

This is useful for weekly planning or monthly reviews.

## Mark Complete Or Reopen

When a reminder has been handled:

1. use the complete action to mark it done
2. if needed later, use the toggle again to return it to active

## Due Today Indicators

OrbitOverflow highlights reminder activity in two ways:

- a due-today count inside the Reminders page
- a reminder chip in the top navigation when reminders are due today

## Rules And Limits

- title and date are required
- repeat-until cannot be earlier than the reminder date
- repeat interval is normalized to a safe positive value

## Troubleshooting

### I cannot save a recurring reminder

Check that the Repeat Until date is not before the main reminder date.

### I do not see due-today reminders in the top navigation

The reminder chip only appears when at least one reminder is due today and your account has reminder permission.

### My reminder is missing

Clear filters or widen the date range.

## Best Practices

- Use reminders for commitments, deadlines, and follow-ups rather than for detailed execution work.
- Add a time only when time-specific attention is required.
- Use recurring reminders for monthly admin tasks or regular check-ins.