How To: Use Scheduling Assistant in Outlook

Learn how to use Scheduling Assistant to find a meeting time that works for everyone.

These steps are for Outlook on the web (outlook.northcentral.edu) and the new Outlook for Windows, which look and work the same.

1

Start a new event

In Calendar, select New event and invite people.

2

Open Scheduling Assistant

Select Scheduling Assistant to see everyone's free and busy times side by side.

3

Pick a time

Choose an open slot, then select Done and send the invitation.

You can also add a conference room to see whether it's free.

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Office 365 E-mail & Calendar service.