If you're using Office 365, you're probably aware of how useful Outlook can be for keeping track of your schedule. But did you know that you can share your calendar with others? This can be incredibly helpful for coordinating meetings and appointments. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of sharing your Outlook calendar in Office 365.
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If you're using Office 365, you're probably aware of how useful Outlook can be for keeping track of your schedule. But did you know that you can share your calendar with others? This can be incredibly helpful for coordinating meetings and appointments. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of sharing your Outlook calendar in Office 365.
Step 1: Open Outlook and Navigate to Your Calendar
The first step is to open Outlook and navigate to your calendar. You can do this by clicking on the calendar icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Once you're in your calendar, you'll see a tab labeled "Share" in the top ribbon.
Step 2: Choose Who to Share Your Calendar With
Clicking on the "Share" tab will bring up a drop-down menu with several options. The first option is "Calendar Permissions," which is where you'll choose who to share your calendar with. You can choose to share your calendar with specific people or groups, or you can make it public so that anyone can view it.
Step 3: Choose the Level of Access
Once you've selected who to share your calendar with, you'll need to choose the level of access they'll have. There are several options to choose from, ranging from "Can view when I'm busy" to "Can edit." You can also choose to give someone "Delegate" access, which allows them to manage your calendar on your behalf.
Step 4: Send the Sharing Invitation
After you've chosen who to share your calendar with and the level of access they'll have, you'll need to send the sharing invitation. You can do this by clicking on the "Send" button in the bottom right-hand corner of the Calendar Permissions window. This will send an email invitation to the people you've selected, inviting them to view or edit your calendar.
Question: What if I Want to Stop Sharing My Calendar?
If you no longer want to share your calendar with someone, you can easily revoke their access. To do this, simply navigate back to the "Calendar Permissions" window and select the person or group you want to revoke access from. Then, click on the "Remove" button and confirm that you want to remove their access.
Question: Can I Share Multiple Calendars?
Yes, you can share multiple calendars in Office 365. Simply repeat the steps above for each calendar you want to share. You can also choose to share your entire calendar group, which will share all of the calendars within that group.
Conclusion
Sharing your Outlook calendar in Office 365 can be a great way to coordinate with colleagues, friends, and family. By following the steps outlined above, you'll be able to share your calendar with ease and customize the level of access for each person or group. Remember, if you ever want to revoke access, you can easily do so by navigating back to the Calendar Permissions window. Happy sharing!
