How to Import a Calendar into Outlook: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily import calendar files into Outlook using .ics or .vcs formats and add shared online calendars.

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To import a calendar into Outlook, start by opening Outlook and going to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select “Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar (.vcs)” and click Next. Locate the calendar file on your computer, and select “Import”. The events will be added to your existing Outlook calendar. For shared online calendars, go to Calendar > Add Calendar > From Internet, and paste the URL of the ICS file.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What file types can I import into Outlook calendar? You can import calendar files in .ics (iCalendar) and .vcs (vCalendar) formats into Outlook.
  2. How do I add a shared online calendar to Outlook? Go to Calendar > Add Calendar > From Internet in Outlook, then paste the URL of the shared calendar’s .ics file.
  3. Can I import multiple calendar files into Outlook at once? Outlook typically imports one calendar file at a time. Repeat the import process for each calendar file you want to add.

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