Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar
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To find Microsoft Outlook Calendar look for it at my.nyit.edu under Tools within the Microsoft 365 button. If using a New York Tech desktop or laptop, click the Start menu and click on the blue and white icon (image β‘οΈ ). For mobile devices download the app. π± Using your own PC or Mac?π Follow the link for the desktop/laptop application π©π½βπ»π» and check out New York Tech's webpage for more information.
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π Learn About the "Legends of Outlook"
Outlook Calendar's legend color/designs are simple, but let's clarify what they mean...
Blank: Nothing next to the persons name. They are free!
Solid Blue: Busy not available
Grey Stripes: Diagonal right /// - Tentative
Solid Purple: Out of the Office
Lots of Dots: ... Working elsewhere
Grey Stripes: Diagonal left \\\ - No information
Solid Grey: Outside of working hours
Need more help? See this Microsoft webpage with short video tutorial (β° 2:33)
π€ I forgot to send the attachment document(s) with the meeting invitation.
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π Add the Zoom Plugin to Your Outlook Calendar Toolbar
It's simple to add Zoom right to your Outlook Calendar toolbar.
- Open Outlook and click File > Manage Add-ins.
- Click the plus icon > Add from the Office Store.
- Search for Zoom and click GET IT NOW.
- Need Additional Help? Watch this video (β° :52) from Zoom.
- For more information on Zoom at New York Tech go to nyit.zoom.us
- Sync Your Canvas Calendar to Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Learn how and click the button below. β΄
EXTRA... EXTRA... Additional Resources
Outlook Microsoft Support or peruse Microsoft Outlook training
- Welcome to Outlook Calendar
- LinkedIn Learning (sign-up! It's FREE to the New York Tech Community. Watch New York Tech's Collection of Microsoft Outlook Calendar videos and more.... )
- Use calendar categories and reminders (video 1:17)
- Assign a color category to a calendar appointment
- Accessibility Center
Explore How to?
- Create a recurring meeting
- Forward a meeting
- Create, modify, or delete a meeting request or appointment
- Use categories and reminders (video 1:17)
- Assign a color category to a calendar appointment
- Share a calendar with other people
Articles
Outlook Calendar: Are You Getting the Most Out of YoursOutlook Icons: What do they mean?
Source: https://www.sherweb.com/, https://www.howto-outlook.com/
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