Using the New or Web Outlook Client to request vacation or sick leave with a M365 group calendar

 

Be sure that your manager and group use the Microsoft 365 group calendar as a method to request absences before following these instructions.

 

1. From the Ribbon choose the "New" drop down list and choose "Event"

 

 

2. In the event window change the "Show as" option to "Out of office"

 

3. Change the active calendar to the one that matches your team name.

 

4. Fill out the title of the event starting with your name then a short description of your event.

 

5. Add your name to the list of required attendees and make sure that you are the only one listed in this field.

 

6. If the event is for an entire day or multiple days toggle the "All day" setting. Change the event time to match when you would like this event to be scheduled.

 

7. Enter any other information in other fields if you would like then click the "Send" button.

 

Your event will be added to the calendar and a request to approve/reject will be sent to your supervisor, you will be notified of the outcome of this process.