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Purpose
Microsoft has released a feature that makes it easy for you to make meetings end a few minutes early or start them a few minutes later. This feature can help build in travel time between events or buffer time. You can choose a different duration for events under one hour and over one hour.
Explanation
Email Setup (Classic Outlook)
- Go to File > Option > Calendar > Calendar options.
- Check the Shorten appointments and meetings check-box. In the drop-down menu, select End early or Start late.

- Once those selections are made, use the drop-down to set how early the meeting will start or how early the meeting will end.
- Click Ok after your selection.
Email Setup (New Outlook)
- Go to Settings > Calendar > Events and invitations.
- Check the Shorten duration for all events check-box. In the drop-down menu, select End events early or Start events late.

Note: Once these settings are made, they will be used across all the Outlook platforms.