Outlook (Web) - Creating a Calendar Event

Users can manage their schedules by creating and organizing events directly within the Outlook Web App.

Creating a New Event

  1. Navigate to office365.siue.edu and sign in with your SIUE email address and password.
  2. Select the Outlook icon from the navigation menu on the left side of the screen.
  3. Select the Calendar icon located on the left navigation pane.
  4. Click the New mail dropdown arrow and select Event, or click the New event button near the top-left of the screen.
  5. Enter the event details into the provided fields:
    • "Add a title"
    • "Start and End Date/Time"
    • "Reminder" settings
    • "Description" or notes
  6. Once all necessary information is entered, click Save at the top of the window.

The event is now scheduled. You will receive a notification based on the reminder time selected during creation, and the entry will appear on your Calendar view.

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Keywords:
Outlook Web App, OWA, Office 365, Calendar, Schedule, Appointment, Event, SIUE Email 
Doc ID:
51176
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2015-05-07
Updated:
2026-02-25
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville