Copy meetings from one calendar to another no longer supported

This unannounced chage is stunningly inept on Microsoft's part, given that their meeting series functionality was already terrible.

If they are trying to make sure competitors win over some business due to awkward and inefficient calendaring functionality, they are doing a good job of that.

I thought it was just me!

Why would Microsoft turn this function off? That's ridiculous!

Like many who have commented before, I receive meeting invites across multiple calendars, but need to consolidate them into one.

Thankfully I was able to update the registry to resolve the issue, but I shouldn't have had to do that in the first place!

I'm using Outlook 365 on my Windows 11 PC, and the Outlook android app on my smartphone. On the PC, I have a work calendar, an association calendar, and a private one. The android app only has the private e-mail account and calendar (this is for security reasons). Until very recently, I have been able to copy meetings from the work and association calendars to the private one on my PC, so that they show up in my android Outlook app.

Microsoft has removed this functionality without warning. Outlook blocks copying meetings with “Copying meetings is not supported.” - Microsoft Support.

The workaround (involving editing the regsitry) works, but what is the long term solution?

Microsoft Outlook Team

Please bring back the option to copy meetings - I move, copy and or drag and drop meetings to change conference rooms (we have 6) many times (sometimes 10-15x) throughout my day - I have been using this function for the past 12 years that I have been scheduling meetings for 53 people in my firm and your decision has made my job extremely difficult . . .technology is supposed to make our lives easier...

A Fact: This decision is not a productive one - I hope you are reading everyone's comments and considering reinstalling the function.

Again, please bring back the option to Move, Copy, and or Drag and Drop meetings on Microsoft Calendars - it will be greatly appreciated by ALL.

Thank You

Kathy - Denver

It's gone because of the headaches it creates (exceptions). Anyone who has supported Exchange / Outlook for any length of time will tell you that copypasted or drag n dropped meetings can become corrupt very quickly, and it becomes a support nightmare.

Instead of blaming Microsoft for removing what was a terrible feature to begin with, why not just create a new meeting ?

How do you create a Reg file? I've tried following the Microsoft steps, but what I've done isn't working. I'm in the Old Outlook. I choose to create a new DWORD Reg. And used the value 1. Not sure which Base to choose so kept the default.

Also, does it work right away or do I need to close and open everything again?