How do I add time off to the eLearning Services calendar?

NOTE: The colors on your account may differ from what is shown here depending on your personal settings.

1. Open the web-based version of Outlook Calendar.
    
2. Click on the open circle to the left of the eLearning Services calendar to display this calendar. If you do not complete this step, you will be unable to post to the eLearning Services calendar.
   
    
3. Click New event in the upper left-hand corner.
   
    
4. When the event scheduling window opens, click the downward caret to the right of your calendar name, and then click on eLearning Services to select that calendar.
   
    
5. The message “An invitation won’t be sent to group members unless you invite them” will appear above the selected calendar. Do not invite anyone unless specifically requested by your supervisor or co-worker.
   
    
6. Provide the following event specifics as you refer to the examples below: 
   • Step 1: Set the status as Away.
   • Step 2: Enter an event title that starts with your first name and a brief description – for example, [Name] out of office, [Name] out sick, [Name] on vacation. 
   • Step 3: Select the appropriate date(s) and time(s). 
   • Step 4: If an all-day event, toggle the All day button ON. 
   • Step 5: Toggle the Teams meeting button OFF.
   • NOTE: Do not add a description unless you want everyone in the eLearning Group to see it.
   • Step 6: Click Save.
     
      
   • Example of a late start:
     
      
   • Example of a mid-day absence:
     
      
7. When you return to your calendar view, you should see the event on the eLearning Services calendar.
   

OPTIONAL: Add the event to your personal calendar (so that it appears on both).

8. Click on the event name in the calendar view, and then click on Add to my calendar. It might take a few seconds for the event to update to show that you accepted, so only click once.
    
9. Return to your calendar and check to make sure the event appears on it.