Click the flag icon on the toolbar and you'll see a dialog that lets you set a reminder. You can also drag the message to your Tasks folder, as well as the Calendar folder.

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>I received an e-mail from someone and I have to follow up with that person
> tomorrow. I want to set a reminder. The only way I know how to do this is:
> Drag and drop the e-mail into the calendar and then set the reminder. Is
> there another way to do this?
>
> Thank you, Karen