Overview
Microsoft Calendaring is a robust scheduling and appointment management tool integrated into Microsoft 365. It provides users with a comprehensive solution for organizing their schedules, coordinating meetings, and managing events. With seamless integration across Microsoft applications, it enhances productivity and ensures efficient time management.
Key Features
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Event Scheduling: Create, edit, and manage appointments, meetings, and events with customizable options for recurrence, reminders, and time zones.
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Calendar Sharing: Share your calendar with colleagues or external contacts, allowing for collaborative scheduling and visibility.
- Meeting Coordination: Use scheduling assistants to find optimal meeting times, automatically adjust for time zones, and handle meeting room bookings.
- Task Integration: Integrates with Microsoft To Do and other task management tools to keep track of deadlines and tasks alongside your calendar events.
- Multiple Calendar Views: Access and view your calendar in various formats including daily, weekly, and monthly views, with customizable layouts to suit your preferences.
- Cross-Platform Access: Available on desktop, web, and mobile devices, providing access to your schedule anytime, anywhere.
Benefits
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Enhanced Productivity: Streamlines scheduling processes and minimizes conflicts with smart scheduling features and integration with email and task management.
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Improved Collaboration: Facilitates easy coordination with team members and external partners through shared calendars and scheduling tools.
- Seamless Integration: Works cohesively with other Microsoft 365 applications, such as Outlook and Teams, to provide a unified scheduling experience.
Available to
Requires a valid license or subscription to use the full features of Microsoft Outlook assigned to all active faculty staff and students as well as retirees and alumni who opt in to retain access.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*