Cannot import .ics file into Outlook (new) app

Anonymous
2024-01-09T14:13:55+00:00

Hi,

I am having several problems with my outlook (new) app.

  1. I cannot import .ics files into the app as no calendar is available in the "Upload from file" window. I have verified that Outlook (new) is the default for .ics files.
  2. I cannot sync my Outlook app calendar on my laptop with my Calendar app on my Iphone 10. I get an error message when I try to sync it via Icloud.

PS: I am using a gmail account for my outlook.

Any suggestions?

Best, Finn

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-27T22:25:46+00:00

    That worked--thanks!

    Really whacked, though...

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-28T13:43:49+00:00

    Mark's email link here has the resolution of O365 in a web browser.

    One additional note: You MUST use this method if your org also uses OneDrive Cloud and it's lock down. This option allows you to choose the invite file from OneDrive.

    What a stupid, convoluted mess. Maybe one of the worst app design features I have experienced in the 30 year of MS "wizardry".

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-29T15:48:50+00:00

    I found a solution for this:

    Save the iCal Attachment (.ics File)

    • When you receive an email with an iCal attachment, save the attachment to a location on your computer where you can easily find it (e.g., Downloads folder or Desktop).

    Open Outlook Calendar

    • Open New Outlook on your desktop.
    • Click on the calendar icon located at the bottom left corner to switch to the calendar view.

    Import the iCal (.ics) File

      • In the Outlook Calendar view, click on the “Add Calendar” option in the left-hand pane.
        • From the dropdown menu, select “Upload from file.”
        • Click on “Browse,” locate your saved .ics file, and select it.
        • Choose the calendar where you want the events to be imported. If you have multiple calendars, select the appropriate one.
        • Click “Import” to add the events to your calendar
        • Go to your calendar and confirm you can see the meeting that was imported

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-04T06:24:02+00:00

    Hello,

    I have tried to follow said steps and am stuck as I am unable to select a calendar to add it too.

    Thanks, Jade

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-10T23:04:21+00:00

    The easiest solution to this I've found is as follows:

    • When you need to import a .ics file, don't use the desktop outlook client.
    • If you go to the web client and switch to the calendar portion, you can then simply drag and drop the .ics file into the calendar portion of the pane (it will turn blue and have a "Drop .ics files here" graphic come up:
    • After drag and drop it opens the dialog for import and you can select a calendar from that drop down as you would expect it to function.

    Hope that helps!

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