Outlook - Publish the calendar Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to publish your calendar using Microsoft 365. The video covers the steps to give a view of your calendar to anyone outside your organization, including how to send it by email.
It also demonstrates how to publish your calendar online and choose the permission level.
This will help you share your calendar easily and efficiently.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to guide users on how to share their calendar with individuals outside their organization, either by email or through online publishing. It covers the steps to send calendar information, set permissions, and understand the limitations of shared calendar snapshots.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Calendar Sharing
Sharing your calendar can enhance collaboration and communication with external contacts. This guide will walk you through the process of sending your calendar via email and publishing it online.
Sending Your Calendar via Email
To send your calendar by email, follow these steps: 1. Locate the button in the ribbon that allows you to send your calendar. 2. A window will open, prompting you to select the calendar you wish to send. 3. Choose the date range you want to share. 4. Set the level of detail for the calendar view. For work-related sharing, check the option to display only appointments during work hours. 5. Click 'Send' to deliver the calendar information. The recipients will receive a message containing your calendar details, which they can open in Outlook.
Publishing Your Calendar Online
To publish your calendar online, follow these steps: 1. Click on the designated option to publish your calendar. 2. Your browser will open a page for calendar publishing. 3. Select the desired permission level for viewing your calendar. 4. Save your settings. 5. Two links will be generated: - The first link allows users to view your calendar online. - The second link enables users to download the calendar for opening in Outlook. 6. Copy one of the links and include it in a new message to share with others.
Important Considerations
When you send or publish your calendar, it is important to note that it represents a snapshot of your calendar at that moment. Any changes made after sending or publishing will not be reflected in the version that was shared. Always ensure that the information you are sharing is up-to-date before sending or publishing.
Conclusion
Sharing your calendar effectively can improve your interactions with external contacts. By following the outlined steps for sending and publishing your calendar, you can ensure that your availability is communicated clearly. Remember to consider the snapshot nature of shared calendars to avoid confusion.

FAQ :

How can I share my calendar with someone outside my organization?

You can share your calendar by sending it via email or publishing it online. Use the email button in the ribbon to send it directly, or click 'publish this calendar' to generate a link for online access.

What happens if I make changes to my calendar after sending it?

If you make changes to your calendar after sending it, those changes will not be reflected in the version that was sent or published. It remains a snapshot of your calendar at the time of sharing.

What is the difference between the two links generated when publishing my calendar?

One link allows others to view your calendar online, while the other link enables them to download it for opening in Outlook.

Can I control who sees my calendar when I publish it online?

Yes, you can choose the permission level when publishing your calendar, which determines what others can do with the shared information.

What should I consider when sharing my calendar?

Consider the level of detail you want to share, the date range, and whether you want to restrict visibility to work hours.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Team Collaboration

In a corporate environment, team members can share their calendars to coordinate meetings and ensure availability, improving collaboration and reducing scheduling conflicts.

Client Appointments

A consultant can send their calendar to clients to allow them to see available time slots for appointments, streamlining the scheduling process.

Project Management

Project managers can publish their calendars online to keep stakeholders informed about key deadlines and meetings, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Remote Work Coordination

Remote teams can share their calendars to align work hours and availability, ensuring that team members can effectively collaborate despite geographical distances.

Event Planning

Event organizers can share their calendars with participants to keep everyone updated on event schedules, helping to manage logistics and attendance.

Glossaire :

Calendar Sharing

The process of allowing others to view your calendar, either by sending it via email or publishing it online.

Email Button

A feature in the ribbon of an application that allows users to send their calendar via email.

Date Range

The specific start and end dates for which calendar information is shared.

Level of Detail

The amount of information included in the shared calendar, such as whether only appointments or additional details are visible.

Work Hours

The specific hours during which appointments are scheduled and visible in the shared calendar.

Outlook

A personal information manager from Microsoft that includes email, calendar, task management, and contact management functionalities.

Publish Calendar

The action of making your calendar available online for others to view.

Permission Level

The settings that determine what others can do with your shared calendar, such as view or edit.

Snapshot

A static version of your calendar at a specific point in time, which does not update with subsequent changes.

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to anyone outside your organization,

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you then post it or send it by email.

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To send your calendar by email,

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a button in the ribbon is present.

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A window opens and lets you choose the calendar

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you wanna send.

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The date range will then be visible.

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The level of detail.

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Then I check this option so that only appointments appear

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during work hours.

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When I click send, they receive a message containing

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my calendar information that they can open in Outlook.

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To publish your calendar online, click here

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and then click publish this calendar.

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Your browser opens to the page allowing you

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to publish your calendar.

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Choose the permission level, and then save.

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Two links are then generated.

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You simply copy one or the other

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in a new message, for example.

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The first allows you to view it online,

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while the second will download

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in order for you to open it in Outlook.

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Finally, note that when you post or send a calendar by email

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it is a snapshot of it.

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If you make changes, they will not be reflected

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in the version published or sent.

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