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Quick Outlook Calendar Tips

This article provides quick tips for using your Outlook Calendar more efficiently.

Dragging and Dropping Events to a New Date or Time

To change an event's time or date, you don't need to open the event. Instead, drag and drop the event to a different day in the calendar, either in your current calendar view or on the display in the left calendar pane.

Opening Calendar in a New Window

To open the calendar in a different window, right-click the Calendar button (in the left pane) and select Open in New Window.

Changing Free/Busy Status of Appointment

To change the free/busy status of an appointment, you don't need to open the event. Instead, right-click the appointment in the calendar, select Show Time As, and then select the free/busy status you desire.

Displaying Several Days Side by Side in Calendar  

In the left calendar pane, shift-click or drag over the dates that you want to view and they will appear in the right pane. You can also hold down the Ctrl key to select non-consecutive dates for display.

Copying an Appointment in Your Calendar  

Hold down the Ctrl key and drag the appointment to a new date or time.