Questions:

How do I add a resource or location account (calendar) to Outlook for Mac?

Can I view a resource or location account on my Mac in Outlook?

Answer:

Add a Resource/Location Account to Outlook for Mac (Older Versions/Legacy Outlook):

  1. Open the Outlook desktop app on your Mac device.
  2. Click the Calendar icon on the lower-left corner to your view your calendar.
    Calendar icon on Outlook for Mac (Legacy version)
  3. Click Open Shared Calendar at the top ribbon.
    Open Shared Calendar button in Home Settings

  4. In the Open Calendar... box, type the name of the account you want to add. Click on the account to highlight it and click Open.
    Clicking on name of account in open calendar box

  5. If prompted to login, enter your whole WSU email address and password.
    Login prompt

  6. Click Allow to allow the AutoDiscover Server to configure the settings on your account.
    Autodiscover popup

  7. The shared calendar events will then appear with your own calendar events.
    1. To hide the calendar entries for the shared calendar, uncheck the box next to the shared calendar on the left.
      New synced calendar


Add a Resource/Location Account to Outlook for Mac (New Outlook):

  1. Open the Outlook desktop app on your Mac device.
  2. Click the Calendar icon on the left navigation pane to your view your calendar.
    Calendar icon on left navigation pane in New Outlook

  3. Click +Add Calendar then click Add Shared Calendar...
    Add Calendar menu in New Outlook

  4. In the Open Calendar... box, type the name of the account you want to add. Click on the account to highlight it and click Open.
    Clicking on name of account in open calendar box

  5. If prompted to login, enter your whole WSU email address and password.
  6. The shared calendar events will then appear with your own calendar events.
    1. To hide the calendar entries for the shared calendar, uncheck the box next to the shared calendar on the left Calendar menu.
      Check settings for shared calendars in New Outlook


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