Introduction

Outlook’s calendar is more than a place to track appointments—it’s your hub for managing time, staying organized, and working efficiently with others. Whether you're planning meetings, juggling deadlines, or coordinating across teams, the calendar in the new Outlook for Windows is designed to support how you work.

In this module, you explore the updated calendar experience. You learn how to navigate the redesigned surface, streamline event creation, and collaborate through sharing and delegation. You also see how tasks integrate with Microsoft To Do, helping you stay focused and in control.

Let’s dive in and see how the new Outlook calendar can help you manage your schedule with confidence.

Before you start

In Outlook for Windows, check that you're using the new Outlook. If you see Try the new Outlook at the top right of your Outlook window, you are in classic Outlook. Toggle to On.

If you are in the new Outlook, the toggle says New Outlook with an On state.

By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and stay in control of your inbox—online or off.

Let’s dive in and see how the new Outlook calendar can help you manage your schedule with confidence.