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Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook

How to share Outlook Calendar

Learn how to share your Outlook calendar with colleagues and external contacts to streamline meeting coordination, prevent scheduling conflicts, and improve team visibility.

Operations
8 steps 3 min Community template
1

Launch Outlook Application

Open the Outlook app.

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Launch Outlook Application
2

Click the Calendar icon

Click the Calendar icon in the left sidebar to open your calendar view.

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Click the Calendar icon
3

Select Your Calendar

Locate My Calendars in the left panel and select your specific calendar.

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Select Your Calendar
4

Open Calendar Properties / Sharing

Go to the Home tab on the top ribbon and click the Share Calendar button

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Open Calendar Properties / Sharing
5

Open Calendar Properties / Sharing

OR - Right-click your calendar name, hover over Sharing Permissions, and select Calendar Properties.

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Open Calendar Properties / Sharing
6

Add Recipient

Type the email address or name of the person you wish to share your calendar with.

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Add Recipient
7

Set Permission Levels

Choose what information you want them to see from the permissions dropdown (e.g., Can view all details, or Can edit).

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Set Permission Levels
8

Send the Invitation

Click the Share button to send an email invitation to the recipient so they can accept and view or edit your calendar.

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Send the Invitation

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