How to Set Calendar Visibility in Outlook
You can control who sees your availability and details by adjusting Calendar Permissions:
For Desktop or Web
In Outlook Desktop App
- Open Outlook and go to Calendar view.
- Right-click your calendar (usually named “Calendar”) in the left pane.
- Select Properties → Permissions tab.
- Click Add to choose people from your organization.
- Assign a permission level:
- Free/Busy time: Others see only if you’re free or busy.
- Free/Busy time, subject, location: Shows basic details.
- Full Details: Shows everything.
- Click OK to save.
In Outlook Web (OWA)
- Go to https://outlook.office.com.
- Click Calendar → Share.
- Enter the email address of the person or group.
- Choose the permission level (same options as above).
- Click Share.