- Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook and ensure you are signed in with the account containing the calendar you want to share.
- Navigate to Calendar: Go to the Calendar view by clicking on the “Calendar” icon at the bottom of the Outlook window.
- Select Calendar: In the left navigation pane, find and select the calendar you want to share. If you have multiple calendars, make sure you choose the correct one.
- Share Calendar:
- For Outlook 2016, 2019, Microsoft 365, or Outlook on the web:
- Click on the “Home” tab in the ribbon.
- In the “Share” group, click on “E-mail Calendar.”
- For Outlook 2013:
- Click on the “Home” tab in the ribbon.
- In the “Share” group, click on “E-mail Calendar.”
- For Outlook 2010:
- Navigate to the “Home” tab.
- In the “Share” group, click on “E-mail Calendar.”
- For Outlook 2016, 2019, Microsoft 365, or Outlook on the web:
- Specify Sharing Options:
- A new email window will open with the selected calendar attached.
- In the “To” box, enter the email address of your friend.
- Choose the level of detail you want to share by selecting it from the “Detail” dropdown menu. Options typically include “Availability,” “Limited Details,” and “Full Details.”
- You can also set the date range for the shared calendar.
- Send the Invitation:
- After setting the options, click “Send” to send the calendar invitation to your friend.
- Recipient’s Action:
- Your friend will receive an email with the calendar attached. They can click on the attached calendar to add it to their Outlook.