Introduction
Exporting an Outlook calendar is an important task for many reasons. You may need to share your calendar with someone else, or you may want to keep a backup of your calendar in case your computer crashes. Whatever your reason may be, exporting an Outlook calendar is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps.
Step 1: Open Outlook
The first step to export an Outlook calendar is to open the Outlook application on your computer. Once you have opened Outlook, click on the “Calendar” icon located at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Select the Calendar
Next, select the calendar that you want to export. You can do this by clicking on the calendar name located on the left-hand side of the screen.
Step 3: Click on File
After selecting the calendar, click on the “File” tab located at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Click on the “Open & Export” Option
Once you have clicked on the “File” tab, click on the “Open & Export” option located on the left-hand side of the screen.
Step 5: Click on “Import/Export”
Next, click on the “Import/Export” option located in the middle of the screen.
Step 6: Select “Export to a File”
Once you have clicked on “Import/Export”, select the “Export to a File” option and click “Next”.
Step 7: Select “Outlook Data File (.pst)”
After selecting “Export to a File”, select the “Outlook Data File (.pst)” option and click “Next”.
Step 8: Select the Calendar to Export
Next, select the calendar that you want to export by clicking on it and then clicking “Next”.
Step 9: Choose a Location to Save the Exported File
Choose a location on your computer to save the exported file and click “Finish”.
Step 10: Enter a Password (Optional)
If you want to protect the exported file with a password, enter a password and click “OK”.
Question and Answer
Q: Can I export multiple calendars at once?
A: Yes, you can export multiple calendars at once by selecting all of the calendars that you want to export in Step 8.
Q: Can I export my calendar to a different format?
A: Yes, you can export your calendar to a different format by selecting a different option in Step 7. However, the steps may be slightly different depending on the format that you choose.
Q: Can I import the exported calendar to another computer?
A: Yes, you can import the exported calendar to another computer by following the same steps but selecting the “Import from a File” option in Step 4.
Conclusion
Exporting an Outlook calendar is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can export your calendar and keep a backup of your important events and appointments. If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance.