{"id":10276,"date":"2025-02-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=10276"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T11:57:57","slug":"scheduling-assistant-in-microsoft-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2025\/02\/28\/scheduling-assistant-in-microsoft-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Scheduling meetings can be challenging, but Outlook\u2019s Scheduling Assistant simplifies the process. By providing a clear view of attendees’ availability, it helps you find the best meeting time efficiently, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Scheduling Assistant is a built-in feature that shows you a grid of your colleagues\u2019 free and busy times. This visual layout makes it easier to identify the best slot for your meeting without the back-and-forth emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use the Scheduling Assistant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Open a New Meeting<\/strong> – Start by creating a new meeting invitation in Outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Add Attendees<\/strong> – Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access the Assistant<\/strong> – Select the \u201cScheduling Assistant\u201d tab to see everyone\u2019s availability laid out on a timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adjust the Time<\/strong> – Find a time when all required participants are free, then finalise the meeting details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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