How Can I Import a Calendar in the New Outlook for Windows (Business)?

Anonymous
2023-05-17T19:53:27+00:00

I need to share a calendar over Outlook with a lot of individuals. In the old Outlook, you used to be able to import the calendar.

Now, there is an error message and it won't let you import a calendar, as shown below:

Some individuals might have the old Outlook, some might have the new version, but it is not reasonable to request that everyone switch back to the old version of Outlook just to download a calendar.

Is there a new way to import calendars in the new Outlook for Windows (Business)? We have Microsoft 365, FYI.

Thanks.

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Diane Poremsky MVP 17,536 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2024-12-27T14:41:43+00:00

New Outlook does not have a File tab. If you want to import a calendar ics file, do it from the calendar module.

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Diane Poremsky MVP 17,536 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2024-12-10T05:11:00+00:00

Import from the calendar module - Add calendar link > Upload from file

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-30T16:33:26+00:00

    I had the same problem, I tried lot of things that didn't work but i don't know how, now it works well.

    I've done 2 actions :

    In the old outlook, I copy the calendar in the folder "calendar" of my e-mail account and restart my computer and switch a lot between old and new outlook.

    I also export the calendar from the old outlook in a "backup" file inside the Outlook's files folder.

    The events suddenly appears in the new Outlook calendar approximately 30 minutes after this two actions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-06T23:12:32+00:00

    There is no File menu in the newest outlook.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-09T02:52:29+00:00

    My entire business depends on the Outlook calendar for planning and daily work assignments. Now that I have a new computer with the new Outlook, I cannot import my old Outlook calendar. This is an absolute let down on behalf of Microsoft! An absolute shame that they would eliminate functionality that would allow the old calendar file to be imported into the new Outlook. I am at a complete loss for words. Microsoft ripped the carpet out right from below my feet and my business. Does Microsoft see this as progress? I see it is dishonesty and a failure to uphold a standard of business ethics that serves its customers without compromise.

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