How to use Windows SharePoint Services calendars in Outlook 2003 (831052)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services

SUMMARY

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services permits Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 to access calendars on a server that is running Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003. While you can view Windows SharePoint Services calendars in Outlook 2003, you must create and edit the calendars directly on the Windows SharePoint Services site with your Web browser. The calendars are read-only when you view them in Outlook 2003.

MORE INFORMATION

To add a Windows SharePoint Services calendars to Outlook 2003, follow these steps:
  1. If the Windows SharePoint Services folder has not been added to Outlook 2003, add it to the navigation pane. To do so:
    1. In your Web browser, locate the Windows SharePoint Services calendar that you want to access in Outlook 2003.
    2. Click Link to Outlook.
    3. When prompted, click Yes to add the Windows SharePoint Services calendar to Outlook 2003.
  2. In the Calendar area of the navigation pane in Outlook 2003, click to select the check box of the calendar name for the Windows SharePoint Services calendar that you shared in step 1 under Other Calendars.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/6/2006
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