Sharing Your Outlook Calendar With Google Calendar

Introduction

As we enter the year 2023, many people are still using Microsoft Outlook as their primary calendar tool. However, Google Calendar has also become a popular choice for those who prefer the convenience of cloud-based calendars. If you want to share your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar, you’ll be happy to know that it’s possible. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it.

Why Share Your Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar?

There are many reasons why you might want to share your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar. For example, you might want to:

• Access your calendar on multiple devices
• Share your calendar with colleagues or family members who use Google Calendar
• Take advantage of Google Calendar’s features, such as reminders and event suggestions

How to Share Your Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar

Here’s how to share your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar:

1. Open Outlook and go to the calendar view.
2. Right-click on the calendar you want to share and select “Properties”.
3. Click on the “Permissions” tab.
4. Click on the “Add” button and enter the email address of the Google Calendar user you want to share the calendar with.
5. Choose the level of permission you want to give the user (e.g. “Reviewer” or “Editor”).
6. Click “OK” to save the changes.
7. Go to Google Calendar and click on the “Settings” gear icon in the top right corner.
8. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
9. Click on the “Calendars” tab.
10. Click on “Import calendar” and select “From URL”.
11. Enter the URL of your Outlook calendar (which you can find in the “Properties” window in Outlook).
12. Click “Import” to add the calendar to your Google Calendar.

Question and Answer

Q: Can I share multiple Outlook calendars with Google Calendar?

A: Yes, you can share multiple Outlook calendars with Google Calendar using the same process outlined above. Simply repeat the steps for each calendar you want to share.

Q: Will changes I make to my Outlook calendar sync automatically with Google Calendar?

A: Yes, changes you make to your Outlook calendar will sync automatically with Google Calendar. However, there may be a delay of a few minutes before the changes appear in Google Calendar.

Conclusion

Sharing your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar can be a great way to take advantage of both tools’ features and make it easier to keep track of your schedule. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly and easily share your calendar with colleagues, friends, or family members who use Google Calendar.