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
    2024-01-26T14:39:20+00:00

    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!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-29T12:45:59+00:00

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

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-04T17:04:14+00:00

    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.

    This workaround was successful for me.

    Thank you SOJI_OYE.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-04T17:27:13+00:00

    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

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-02-08T14:57:16+00:00

    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.

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