Cannot import .ics file into Outlook (new) app

So, bear in mind this is a true workaround so it is circuitous and annoying by nature....

1. Download the .ics file.
2. Create a new email in outlook to yourself.
3. Attach the downloaded .ics file.
4. Send to yourself. (Note about how annoying it is you have to do this optional.)
5. Open your new mail and click on the .ics attachment.
6. Click "+Add To Calendar" in the window that pops up.
7. Actually get notifications about your meetings...

Good luck.

Microsoft....please sort out this issue.

Hi all,

The original question still remained unanswered: how do I import a .ics file into the new Outlook? The solution asks us to use the File menu, but the File menu is not there in the new outlook. Only three tabs home view and help.

Please let us know how to fix this issue in the new outlook. Thanks!

Hi. Thanks for this. Unfortunately this work around doesn't work for me, since there is NO calendar for me to select from when I open the .ics file with New Outlook.

Does anyone have any idea on how to overcome the problem that new outlook doesn't have any calendar to import the .ics file to?

Many thanks, Finn

Hello Finn,

I will be happy to answer your question, I am a Microsoft consumer and independent advisor who cannot access the accounts. So that there is no misunderstanding, this is a public user-to-user support forum. We are users, just like you, who help other users. We do not have access to any user accounts.

From your post, I understand that you need assistance with importing .ics files in the Outlook new application.

Kindly try the steps below to resolve this issue:

1. Open Outlook > Go to the default calendar
2. Click on file > Open.
3. Select import/ export file.
4. Under import/ export wizard select import an icalendar file.
5. Select the file to be import from the saved location.
6. Check with the outlook default calendar.

Also, you can try the steps below:

1. Download the ICS file
2. In the file explorer, navigate to the file and right click
3. Open with > New Outlook (with the letters 'PRE' on the icon)
4. Select which calendar to add the event to and confirm

After doing this once, opening the ICS file directly allows me to add it to my calendar.

If this resolves the issue, please help the next person resolve this issue by indicating whether this answer resolved your issue. Click Yes or No below.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

Soji.

I'm having the same issue and can't resolve on the new outlook. any suggestions?