Creating Events Using the Calendar Channel App in Microsoft Teams

Access all events in the channel from one place. All members can add events to the calendar and view event details. 

Creating a Channel Calendar

***This feature is only available on Standard Channels.  Private and Shared Channels do not have this functionality.***

1. Select the channel you want to create a calendar in.

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2. Select + sign at the top of the channel.

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3. Select Channel calendar from the available apps.

    a. You may have to search for the app in the search bar. 

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4. Give the calendar a name, and click Save.

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Creating An Event 

***When creating an event in the channel calendar, all members of that channel will be able to view and join the meeting in the channel calendar app. If you want individuals to be able to get an invite emailed to them, you must click the "Send personal invites" option in the meeting details.***

 

1.  Click the Channel Calendar app in the channel you created in

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2.  Click the Add new event button

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3.  Fill out the following information: 

     a. Event Title

     b. Add required attendees (You only have to do this if users are not a member of the channel) 

     c. Select Date and Time of Event

     d. Select team and channel 

         1. If you want individuals to be able to get an invite emailed to them, you must click the "Send personal invites" option

     e. Add Location (Optional)

      f. Add meeting Details 

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4. Click Send 

    a. The event will show on both the teams channel calendar and your Outlook calendar. 

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