1. Creating Calendar Events from Email:
- When you receive an email containing information about a meeting, appointment, or event, Outlook allows you to create a calendar event directly from the email.
- Open the email and look for an option such as “Create Event” or “Add to Calendar.”
- Clicking on this option will open a new calendar event window with relevant details automatically filled in.
2. Scheduling Meetings:
- When composing a new email, you can schedule a meeting directly from the email composition window.
- Look for an option like “Meeting” or “New Teams Meeting” (if you’re using Microsoft Teams integration).
- This will create a calendar event linked to the email, making it easy to coordinate schedules with others.
3. Viewing Calendar in Email Sidebar:
- Outlook typically features a sidebar that allows users to view their calendar while working on their email.
- This sidebar provides a quick overview of upcoming events and appointments without leaving the email interface.
4. Email Notifications for Calendar Events:
- Outlook can send email notifications as reminders for upcoming calendar events.
- Users can customize these notifications to receive alerts for events at specific times before the scheduled start.
5. Responding to Calendar Invitations via Email:
- When you receive a calendar invitation, you can respond directly from the email without opening the calendar application.
- Options to accept, decline, or propose a new time may be available within the email invitation.
6. Email-Based Calendar Sharing Invitations:
- When you want to share your calendar with others, Outlook often provides options to send calendar sharing invitations directly from the email interface.
- This simplifies the process of granting others access to your schedule.
7. Linking Emails to Calendar Events:
- Users can link specific emails to calendar events, providing context or reference materials for a particular meeting or appointment.
8. Integrated Scheduling Assistant:
- Outlook’s Scheduling Assistant, used when scheduling meetings, allows you to see the availability of attendees directly within the email composition window.