New Outlook fully supports .ics calendar files, making it simple to import meetings, holidays, or event schedules shared from other apps. From my experience, sometime the ics file gets hidden behind open screens. Here’s the quickest way to import one and keep your schedule up to date.
Why It Matters
If you regularly receive event invites from Teams, Google Calendar, or other scheduling apps, .ics files make it easy to centralize all your events in New Outlook. Import once, and your calendar stays perfectly in sync across all devices.
Steps to Import an .ics File
1. Locate the .ics File
Find the .ics file you downloaded—typically saved in your Downloads folder.
💡 Tip: If someone emailed you the file, save it to your local drive first before importing.
2. Open Your New Outlook Calendar
Before you click on the .ics file, make sure your Outlook Calendar window is already open.
Otherwise, the import screen may appear behind other windows, making it easy to miss.
3. Click to Open
Double-click the .ics file. Outlook will launch the Import Calendar screen automatically.
4. Select Your Calendar
From the dropdown list, choose which calendar you want to import the event(s) into, such as your primary work calendar or a shared team calendar.
5. Import
Click Import to complete the process. Your events will appear instantly in the selected calendar view.
Related Topic: Can You Create an .ics File in New Outlook?
If you’re wondering whether you can create or export your own .ics files directly from New Outlook, the short answer is: not yet.
👉 Read this next: https://traccreations4e.com/create-ics-file-new-outlook
Before You Go
If you’re exploring New Outlook features, check out more practical tips and automation guides in The Vault for advanced calendar and inbox management.
