Summary
This article explains how to access a calendar that has been shared with you in Outlook (New) for Windows and Mac and Outlook Classic for Windows.
How-To
Task: To open another calendar in Outlook for Windows and Mac
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook.
Step 2 - Select Calendar from the left navigation menu.
Step 3 - Select Add calendar.
Step 4 - Select Add from directory.
Step 5 - Enter the name or email address of the person whose calendar you want to view.
Step 6 - Select the person's name from the search results.
Step 7 - Choose where to add the calendar from the Add to drop-down or leave it at the default.
Step 8 - Select Save.
Outcome
The calendar appears in the navigation pane.
Task: Access a calendar shared by email invitation in Outlook for Windows or Mac, or in Outlook (Classic) for Windows
Note: When another person shared a calendar with you, you may receive a sharing invitation.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook.
Step 2 - Open the sharing invitation email.
Step 3 - Select Accept.
Step 4 - The shared calendar is automatically added to your calendar list.
Step 5 - Select Calendar to view the shared calendar.
Outcome
The calendar appears in the navigation pane.
How-To
Task: To open another calendar in Outlook (Classic) for Windows
Instructions
Step 1 - Open Outlook.
Step 2 - Select Calendar from the left navigation menu.
Step 3 - On the Home tab, select Add Calendar > From Address Book.
Step 4 - Search for and select the person whose calendar you want to open.
Step 5 - Select OK.
Outcome
The shared calendar appears under Shared Calendars in the navigation pane.
Further Readings
Outlook: Accessing a Shared Calendar in Outlook on the Web
Microsoft Support - Open another person's Exchange Calendar
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