How to Set up Color Coding Using Categories (Classic Outlook on Windows)

How to Set up Color Coding Using Categories (Classic Outlook on Windows)

Use categories and their corresponding colors to recognize specific appointment types on your calendar at a glance.

Recommended minimum categories/colors:

  • Boulders- Red (must do tasks & projects)
  • Rocks– Yellow (Actions you do to keep things running)
  • Sand–default color (non-crucial:  ex: Sub categorizing Sent e-mails, etc.)

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