End meetings early or start late
Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 New Outlook for WindowsIf you're using Outlook for Microsoft 365, you can now have Outlook end your meetings a few minutes early or start late. This can help you build in travel time between meetings. You can choose a different duration for meetings under one hour and meetings over one hour.
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 aren't working for you, you may not be using new Outlook for Windows yet. Select the Classic Outlook tab and follow those steps instead.
You can set events to end early or start late by using the following instructions.
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In new Outlook select Settings
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Select the Shorten duration for all events checkbox.
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Use the dropdowns to select the number of minutes for events less than one hour and one hour or longer, then select Save.
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In classic Outlook, select File > Options > Calendar > Calendar options
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Check the Shorten appointments and meetings checkbox and select End early or Start late, depending on what you want.
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Use the drop-down to select the number of minutes for meetings Less than one hour and One hour or longer, then select OK.
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