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In addition to the default Microsoft Outlook Calendar, you can create other Outlook calendars. For example, you can create a calendar for your personal appointments, separate from your work calendar.

Select a tab option below for the version of Outlook you're using. What version of Outlook do I have?

Note: If the steps under this New Outlook tab don't work, you may not be using new Outlook for Windows yet. Select Classic Outlook and follow those steps instead.

  1. In the  calendar in new Outlook, select the Home tab. 

  2. Below the calendar grid, select   Add Calendar.

  3. Select Create blank calendar.

  4. Enter a name for your new calendar. Then, under Add to, select which category to add the calendar to. (Categories appear under the calendar month view.)

  5. Select Save.

Tips: 

  • To share a calendar, see Share an Outlook calendar with other people.

  • To open a shared calendar, go to Home > Add calendar > Add from directory.

  • To delete a calendar, right-click the calendar name in the Navigation pane, and then select Remove.

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