ICS/VCS files with Microsoft Outlook for MAC (16.45)

Tracy Fedor 21 Reputation points
2021-01-26T22:12:46.15+00:00

I have changed the default email application for Calendar / VCS/ICS downloads to Outlook. But when Outlook opens it - it makes it a new Message rather than a new Calendar event. Downloading Calendar VCS from United.com does the same, as well as invite links via Email. Anyone have any ideas?

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  1. JeffYang-MSFT 6,241 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-01-27T06:57:00.193+00:00

    Hi @Tracy Fedor ,

    Seems it is a common issue in recent versions. I tested in Outlook for Mac 16.46(21012403) and just got the same issue as you, the .ics file will only be open liked email attachment instead of open like calendar items.
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    Some users who have the same issue as us have created a user voice thread here. You could just vote for it as what I did and Microsoft may notice it and add it in the later version.

    Hope this can be helpful.

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