Outlook: Scheduling Assistant
Another option for checking availability for a meeting is to use the Scheduling Assistant. Similar to the Suggested Times feature, it reviews the availability of those invited to the meeting.
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Outlook Scheduling Assistant for Windows:
Another option for checking availability for a meeting is to use the Scheduling Assistant. Similar to the Suggested Times feature, it reviews the availability of those invited to the meeting.
To get started using the Scheduling Assistant, select Scheduling Assistant in the meeting invite.
The Scheduling Assistant will open. The availability options are indicated at the bottom of the assistant. To determine the best meeting times, the scheduler can review
- The table that indicates free times for those invited to the meeting
- The Suggested times features
Once a time is determined and selected from the table or the suggested times, the scheduler can send the invite using the Send option or review the meeting invitation again by selecting Meeting from the toolbar.
If meeting is selected, the meeting invite will display with the selected start and end times displayed. Once the invite is review and all information is included, the invite can be sent.
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Outlook Scheduling Assistant for Mac:
To get started using the Scheduling Assistant, select Scheduling icon in the meeting invite.
The Scheduling Assistant will open. The availability options are indicated at the bottom of the assistant. To determine the best meeting times, the scheduler can review
- The table that indicates free times for those invited to the meeting
- The Suggested times features
Once a time is determined and selected from the table or the suggested times, the scheduler can send the invite using the Send option or review the meeting invitation again by selecting Appointment from the toolbar.
If Appointment is selected, the meeting invite will display with the selected start and end times displayed. Once the invite is review and all information is included, the invite can be sent.
