Microsoft Teams - Scheduling Tools Guide

Summary

Microsoft Teams offers two scheduling tools—Find a Time and Scheduling Assistant—to help meeting organizers choose the best meeting time for internal attendees.

This guide walks you through using both tools.

In this Guide:

Steps to Schedule a Meeting

(1) Open Microsoft Teams

Launch Microsoft Teams.

(2) Access Your Teams Calendar

From the left App bar, click on Calendar

Screenshot: Teams Calendar

(3) Create a New Event

At the top right, click the New button to create a new meeting event. 

Screenshot: New Event Button

Event Setup

(4) Invite Attendees

(a) Below the meeting title, add the Attendees.

(b) Click Optional to add attendees that are not required to attend. 

(c)  Set a preferred date and time for the meeting. 

Screenshot: Event Setup Options

Using Find a Time

(5) Find a Time

Click Find a Time to check attendee availability and suggested time slots.

 

Screenshot: Using Find a Time

 

(6) Review Suggestions

(a) Hover over suggested time slots to see who is available.

(b) If a time slot works, click Send to schedule the meeting. 

Using Scheduling Assistant

The Scheduling Assistant provides a visual overview of attendee availability.

(a) Use the Date/Time Selector  to set a preferred date and time.

(b) Use the Time Grid to search for and select a meeting time slot.

(c) Review the Availability List to confirm if a selected time slot works for all attendees. You can also manage attendees from this list. 

(d) Click Send to finalize and schedule the meeting. 

 

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