There are two methods to open an individual's calendar; by accepting a shared calendar invitation, or by using the 'Open Shared Calendar' feature. This guide demonstrates both of these methods to access a shared calendar. Show
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InstructionsView a Calendar by accepting a Shared Calendar InvitationIf someone has shared a calendar with you, they may choose to send you a confirmation by using a shared calendar invitation. To accept and open the shared calendar, select the Accept and View Calendar button within the message. Fig 1. Example of a shared calendar invitation View a Calendar using Open Shared CalendarIf you have not received a shared calendar invitation, open the calendar by performing the following: 1. In Calendar view, select the Home tab from the top ribbon. Select Open Shared Calendar. Fig 2. Location of Open Shared Calendar option 2. An Open Calendar window will appear. Type in the name or email address of the individual’s calendar you wish to access within the provided search field and select the correct result. Select Open. Fig 3. Open Calendar window View a larger version 3.You may be provided with an auto-discover prompt requesting that you allow the remote server to configure settings within Outlook. Check the ‘Always use my response for this server’ box and click Allow. Fig 4. Autodiscover message window 4. The calendar should now be added to your calendar list under the Shared Calendars section. Make sure there is a tick next to the calendar name to view the calendar. Fig 5. Illustration of an added shared calendar View a larger version Related guides and other info:
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FeedbackWe are continually improving our website. Please provide any feedback using the feedback form. Please note: This form is only to provide feedback. If you require IT support please contact the IT Services Help desk. We can only respond to UCL email addresses. A shared calendar can be a big help in coordinating activities across a couple, a family, or a group. Apple offers shared calendars via iCloud, but it doesn’t always make it easy to understand how to share or accept an invitation—particularly if you or those you’re sharing with don’t use only Apple calendar tools on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, or use other operating systems. People inside the Apple ecosystem or using iCloud-compatible third-party apps like BusyCal or Fantastical can view and modify events on privately shared calendars. If you’re using calendar software that doesn’t integrate directly with iCloud, requiring a log in with your account, you won’t be able to accept invitations to private calendars, but can still view publicly shared ones. Start by sharing a calendarYou can create a new private calendar or share an existing one privately to specific people. Here’s how.
You can remove addresses or click or tap Stop Sharing in each of these locations to halt sharing with a person, people, or everyone. In each of those locations, there’s an option to check, click, or tap to share a public, read-only version of the calendar (in iCloud, you have to click, then click Done, then click the waves again). Copy the URL that appears that starts with Subscribe to a calendarTo subscribe to a private calendar:
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Ask Mac 911We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to [email protected], including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered, we don’t reply to email, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice. Author: Glenn Fleishman, Senior ContributorGlenn Fleishman’s most recent books include Take Control of iOS and iPadOS Privacy and Security, Take Control of Calendar and Reminders, and Take Control of Securing Your Mac. In his spare time, he writes about printing and type history. He’s a senior contributor to Macworld, where he writes Mac 911. Why can't I see a shared calendar on my Mac?If you don't see the calendar list on the left, choose View > Show Calendar List. Click Share With, then enter the names or email addresses of people you want to invite to share your calendar. You can also enter the name of a list in Contacts to invite all the list members.
How do I access a shared Apple calendar?Accept a shared calendar invitation on iCloud.com. In Calendar on iCloud.com, click. below the calendar. If you have one or more pending invitations, the button shows a number instead of an arrow.. In the calendar notification, click Join Calendar.. How do I open a shared group calendar?You can share a calendar across your entire organization or with a specific person or group.. Open Google Calendar.. On the left, click the name of your new calendar.. Point to the shared calendar and click More. Settings and sharing.. Choose an option: ... . In the permissions box, click the Down arrow. ... . Click Send.. How do I add a shared calendar to my Mac calendar?Adding shared calendar to Mac Calendar App. Open Calendar.. Go to Calendar menu and choose preferences.. Choose Accounts / Select the email account / Delegation.. For each calendar press the + and type in the name.. After clicking the name that is found click the "show" box.. |