Adding iCalendar (.ics) Events: Windows
In the New Outlook (often referred to as the "Simplified Ribbon" interface), the process to add an .ics file to your calendar can differ slightly from the traditional menu options.
NOTE: This is only an issue with Windows , as macOS is able to add .ics events without issue.
New Outlook desktop client
- Save the .ics file from your email to a location that is accessible on your computer.
- Go to your Outlook calendar view.
- Click on the Add Calendar option.
- Select the Upload from file option.
- Click on the Browse button to navigate to the location where you saved the .ics file, select it, then click the Open button.
- Click on the Select a calendar drop-down menu and select the calendar you wish to add the event to.
- Finally, click on the Import button to complete the task.
- The event will now be visible within the chosen Outlook calendar and you should see a confirmation message similar to below.
Outlook on the web
The steps for the Outlook web app are virtually identical to those for the New Outlook desktop client outlined above.
Troubleshooting
- Since the New Outlook interface might vary slightly based on updates or configurations, if these options are not visible, it could be helpful to check for any interface updates or revert temporarily to the Classic Ribbon for more straightforward access to the "File" menu, then proceed with the steps mentioned.
- If "Events from email" is not automatically adding events, ensure that the feature is enabled in your Outlook settings and that it supports the types of events you're expecting to be added. This feature might not always capture every event format sent via email.