How to share your Outlook calendar

Introduction

This article talks you through the steps required for sharing your calendar via the Outlook app.

Environment

Windows OS and an internet-connected device with the Outlook App installed and set up.

Instructions

1. Open the Outlook app and click on the 'Calendar' icon  which is located in the bottom left corner.
   
   
   
    
2. From the menu under the 'Home' tab, click on the 'Share'  option.
   
    
3. You'll be presented with a list of calendars that can be shared. Click on the calendar you want to share.
   
    
4. The 'Permissions' section from the 'Calendar Properties' dialog box will pop up. Click on the 'Add...' button.
   
    
5. In the dialog that opens, you'll have access to your contact list to easily select a user to share with. Select a user and then click on the 'Add' button. Click on 'OK' once you are done selecting users to share your calendar with.
   
    
6. You can now select each user from your list and give them the desired permissions.
   
    
7. Once done, click on 'Apply' and then 'OK'. This will send an email to each user, who can then accept or reject the calendar sharing invite.