Exciting Updates to Microsoft Teams Calendar: Now Powered by Outlook

Microsoft Teams has recently introduced a significant update to its calendar feature, now powered by Outlook. This integration promises to enhance scheduling capabilities and streamline collaboration within Teams, making it easier than ever to manage your time and coordinate with colleagues. Keep reading below or watch this video by Scott Brant that walks you through these updates.

Key Features of the New Teams Calendar

1. Unified Experience: The new calendar integrates seamlessly with Outlook, offering a consistent interface and utilizing tools like Microsoft Copilot for scheduling assistance.
2. Advanced Calendar Views: Users can access multiple views such as month, multi-day, and split views. Customize your calendar with time scales, filters, and save personalized settings.
3. Enhanced Meeting Creation: Quickly schedule meetings from the calendar’s quick view or the new scheduling form, with improved options and a refreshed look.
4. Shared and Group Calendars: View and manage multiple calendars simultaneously for seamless coordination and event planning.

How to Enable the New Outlook Calendar in Teams

To start using the new calendar in Teams, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Teams: Launch Microsoft Teams on your desktop.
2. Navigate to Calendar: Select the Calendar icon in the left-hand menu.
3. Enable New Calendar: In the top right corner, or in the More options menu, turn on the New Calendar toggle. You can always switch back to the classic calendar by turning the toggle off.

Working with Shared and Group Calendars in Teams

The new Teams calendar makes it easy to work with shared and group calendars:

1. View Multiple Calendars: In the top left corner, select Show navigation pane. Under My calendars, create and select calendar groups to quickly bring up views of specific calendars.
2. Switch Views: Switch between split and combined views to see other calendars side-by-side or integrated into one.
3. Schedule Group Meetings: Use the Scheduling Assistant to find a time that works best for everyone when scheduling group meetings.

These updates to the Microsoft Teams calendar, powered by Outlook, are designed to provide a more unified and efficient scheduling experience. Whether you’re managing your own schedule or coordinating with a team, these new features will help you stay organized and productive.