How to Handle an ICS Request (in Outlook)

Context

  • An ICS file is a calendar file saved in a universal calendar format used by several email and calendar programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, and Apple Calendar.
  • It allows users to share calendar information on the web and over email.
  • For example, when users send a meeting request to others, they can share ICS files with them, who can import the meeting's details into their calendars.

Video Tutorial

Handling an ICS Request

  1. Open the email that contains an ICS request.

Image of the email containing an ICS request.

  1. Once you're in the email, open the ICS request by opening the attachment.

Screen of the email with ICS request highlighting the "Open" button

  1. You will then view the details of the Calendar invite sent.

Image of the Calendar invite details in the ICS request

Details

Article ID: 1042
Created
Mon 2/6/23 11:54 AM
Modified
Fri 2/2/24 3:18 PM