Introduction

With so many people using different online calendars, it can be difficult to keep track of your schedule. If you use both Outlook and Google calendars, you may be wondering if it’s possible to combine them into one. The good news is that it is possible to add an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar, and in this article, we’ll show you how to do it.

Why Would You Want to Add an Outlook Calendar to Your Google Calendar?

There are a few reasons why you might want to add an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar. First, if you use both calendars for different purposes, such as work and personal events, it can be helpful to have them combined into one view. Second, if you’re part of a team or organization that uses Outlook for scheduling, you may need to see those events in your Google calendar as well.

How to Add an Outlook Calendar to Your Google Calendar

Adding an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar is a fairly straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open your Outlook calendar and click on the “File” tab.
2. Select “Save Calendar” from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose a date range and select the “iCalendar Format” option.
4. Save the file to your computer.
5. Open your Google calendar and click on the “Settings” gear icon.
6. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
7. Click on the “Import & Export” tab.
8. Click on “Select file from your computer” and choose the iCalendar file you saved from Outlook.
9. Select the Google calendar you want to add the events to.
10. Click “Import.”

Common Questions and Answers

Q: Will adding an Outlook calendar to my Google calendar sync all of the events automatically?

A: No, adding an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar is a one-time process. Any events added to the Outlook calendar after you import it will not be automatically added to your Google calendar.

Q: Will adding an Outlook calendar to my Google calendar change any of the events?

A: No, adding an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar will not change any of the events in either calendar. It simply combines them into one view.

Q: Can I choose which events from the Outlook calendar to add to my Google calendar?

A: No, when you import the iCalendar file from Outlook, it will include all of the events within the selected date range.

Conclusion

Combining your Outlook and Google calendars can be a great way to simplify your schedule. By following the steps above, you can easily add an Outlook calendar to your Google calendar and have all of your events in one place. Remember, this is a one-time process, so if you add new events to your Outlook calendar, you’ll need to repeat these steps to update your Google calendar. Happy scheduling!