Share Outlook Calendar With Gmail

Introduction

If you're an Outlook user who wants to share your calendar with someone who uses Gmail, you might be wondering how to do it. Fortunately, there are several ways to share your Outlook calendar with Gmail users. In this article, we'll explore the different methods you can use to share your calendar and answer some common questions about the process.

Method 1: Share Your Calendar as an Email Attachment

One way to share your Outlook calendar with a Gmail user is to send it as an email attachment. Here's how:

1. Open your Outlook calendar.
2. Click on the "File" tab.
3. Select "Save Calendar."
4. Choose the date range and details you want to include.
5. Select "iCalendar Format" and click "OK."
6. Compose a new email and attach the .ics file you just saved.
7. Send the email to the Gmail user.

Question: How can the Gmail user add the shared calendar to their own calendar?

The Gmail user can add the shared calendar to their own calendar by following these steps:

1. Download the attached .ics file from the email.
2. Open Google Calendar.
3. Click on the gear icon and select "Settings."
4. Click on the "Calendars" tab.
5. Click on "Import calendar" next to "Other calendars."
6. Select the .ics file you downloaded and click "Import."
7. The calendar will now be added to the Gmail user's calendar.

Method 2: Share Your Calendar Using Outlook.com

If you have an Outlook.com account, you can share your calendar with a Gmail user using the web version of Outlook. Here's how:

1. Sign in to Outlook.com.
2. Click on the "Calendar" icon.
3. Right-click on the calendar you want to share and select "Permissions."
4. Click on "Add" and enter the Gmail user's email address.
5. Select the level of access you want to give the Gmail user (e.g. view only, edit, etc.).
6. Click "Save."

Question: How can the Gmail user view the shared calendar?

The Gmail user can view the shared calendar by following these steps:

1. Open Google Calendar.
2. Click on the "+" icon next to "Add a coworker's calendar."
3. Select "From URL."
4. Enter the URL of the shared calendar (which you can find in the Outlook.com "Permissions" settings).
5. Click "Add Calendar."

Method 3: Sync Your Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar

If you want to keep your Outlook calendar and Google Calendar in sync, you can use a third-party tool like Sync2 or gSyncit. These tools allow you to automatically sync your calendars and keep them up to date. Here's how:

1. Download and install Sync2 or gSyncit.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the tool.
3. Select the calendars you want to sync (e.g. your Outlook calendar and your Google Calendar).
4. Choose the sync options you want (e.g. one-way or two-way sync).
5. Click "Sync" to start the sync process.

Question: Are there any limitations to syncing calendars with third-party tools?

Yes, there are some limitations to syncing calendars with third-party tools. For example, some tools may not support all calendar features (such as recurring appointments or reminders), and there may be a delay between updates on one calendar and the other.

Conclusion

Sharing your Outlook calendar with a Gmail user is easy, thanks to the different methods available. Whether you choose to share your calendar as an email attachment, use Outlook.com, or sync your calendars with a third-party tool, you can keep your schedule up to date and stay organized. We hope this article has answered your questions and helped you share your calendar with ease.