How to view a Shared Calendar

Summary

Learn how to view calendars of staff members for whom you've been granted Reviewer access by your IT department.

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๐ŸŽฏ Objective

Learn how to view calendars of staff members for whom you've been granted Reviewer access by your IT department.


๐Ÿงญ Step-by-Step Instructions

โœ… Step 1: Open Outlook (Web or Desktop)

  • Outlook Desktop App: Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
  • Outlook Web App: Go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in with your work account.

โœ… Step 2: Go to the Calendar View

Click the calendar icon in the navigation bar (bottom-left on desktop, left-hand side on web).


โœ… Step 3: View the Calendar

  • After IT has added calendar permissions the calendar should appear under Shared Calendars or My Calendars in your Outlook.
  • Tick the box next to the name to display it alongside your own calendar.

๐Ÿ” What “Reviewer” Access Means

With Reviewer access, you can:

  • View all event details on the person’s calendar (subject, location, time).
  • You cannot edit, delete, or create events on their calendar.

๐Ÿงผ Optional: Remove a Calendar

If you no longer need to view someone’s calendar:

  • Right-click their name under Shared Calendars.
  • Select Remove Calendar.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Can’t find the calendar

Double-check the spelling and use the full email if needed

Only seeing free/busy info

Confirm with IT that you have been assigned Reviewer permissions

Calendar doesn’t load

Try removing and re-adding the calendar, or restart Outlook


๐Ÿ’ฌ Need More Access?

If you require editing permissions (e.g., to add or change events), please contact the IT Service Desk for further assistance.

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Article ID: 18280
Created
Thu 5/8/25 3:08 PM
Modified
Thu 5/8/25 3:08 PM