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
    2024-11-08T18:18:20+00:00

    Don't hold your breath. MS has had plenty of updates and versions of New OUTLOOK come out since we started reporting this BUG!. IT does not seem to be on their priorities list.

    (They fixed the outlook over/hiding the windows taskbar bug pretty quick. But this bug they aren't ashamed of as much for some reason despite being more emabrrassing.)

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-14T18:12:39+00:00

    This was the only solution that worked for me.

    Thanks!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-20T22:04:38+00:00

    Like Finn, none of these solutions work for me because the new Outlook app does not allow me to select my calendar. The "select calendar" field is grayed out and cannot be modified. No one here has addressed this issue.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-25T10:14:42+00:00

    This was the only solution that worked for me.

    Thanks!

    It is ridiculous that this issue should be persisting so long. Congrats to MS Outlook developers for such an impressive performance (apologies for sarcasm).

    Regarding TheThirdSpy's Feb 8 2024 solution, I found that I did not need to send the email.

    So, a slightly less laborious workaround may work for you:

    1. Create new draft email (no recipient required, don't send it)
    2. Attach the .ics file
    3. Hit the drop-down arrow on the attachment
    4. Select 'Add to calendar'
    5. Discard the draft email

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