{"id":11345,"date":"2026-02-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=11345"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:54:58","slug":"outlook-scheduling-assistant-working-hours-and-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/02\/25\/outlook-scheduling-assistant-working-hours-and-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Outlook: Scheduling Assistant, working hours and location"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today\u2019s hybrid workplace, keeping your calendar up to date is essential<\/strong>. Clear communication about when and where you\u2019re working is more important than ever. Outlook Calendar has some great features that make scheduling meetings simpler, prevent meeting clashes, and help colleagues understand your availability at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Work Hours<\/strong> and Location<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are based on campus part of the week or working remotely, setting your work hours and working location in Outlook ensures your calendar reflects your actual working patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By defining your work hours and location, you help colleagues: see your availability for meetings<\/strong>, know if you are working remotely or onsite<\/strong>, and avoid scheduling clashes or contacting you outside your working day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set your working hours and location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open Outlook (desktop app).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Choose Settings<\/strong> (top right).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select Calendar<\/strong> from the sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. In the Work hours and location<\/strong> section,\n