Some Outlook users have reported that they can’t view appointments and events in the Calendar on Outlook. If you are an affected user, this guide is all you need.
Why are my events disappearing on Outlook Calendar?
If events and other items are not showing up in your Outlook calendar, it could be due to network connectivity issues or synchronization problems between Outlook and servers. Besides that, incorrect calendar view settings and filter settings can also contribute to the same. Another cause of the same issue could be a corrupted Outlook profile.
However, there are some methods for getting appointments and events to show up in your Outlook calendar again. Let’s explore these solutions.
Calendar appointments not showing in Outlook 365
If the appointments and events are not showing up in the calendar on Outlook, you can use the following methods to fix the issue:
- Close Outlook completely and restart it.
- Set the calendar view correctly.
- Turn off Caching In Outlook.
- Run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant tool.
- Recreate a new Outlook profile.
- Update/Repair Outlook.
1] Close Outlook completely and restart it
The first thing to do to fix the issue is to restart the Outlook app. It could be a temporary issue causing the problem. So, close the Outlook app completely and then reopen it to check if appointments and events are showing in the calendar.
To close Outlook, open Task Manager using Ctrl+Shift+Esc and go to the Processes tab. Now, select the Outlook process and press the End task button. Similarly, close all related processes. Finally, reopen the app and check if the issue is fixed.
2] Set the calendar view correctly
It might be the case that you have hidden appointments from your calendar which is why you can’t see them. Hence, set up the Outlook calendar view accordingly to fix the issue. Here’s what you can do:
Outlook (new) or Outlook web:
The ones using the new Outlook free app or the Outlook web app can view or hide appointments from the calendar easily.
For that, select the Calendar tab and go to the View tab. Now, click on the Filter drop-down menu button and make sure you have checked the Appointments, Meetings, and other items that you want to view. See if the problem is now resolved.
Outlook 365:
If you are using the desktop Outlook 365 app, you can customize the calendar view by going to the View tab. Check if you have selected the correct Week or Month view to display all events.
In case the issue remains the same, you can reset the calendar view to its default and see if the problem is gone. You can use the Reset View option from the View tab to do so.
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3] Turn off Caching In Outlook
The next thing you can do to fix this issue is to disable the caching of shared folders on Outlook. This fix has been proven to be effective for some affected users, so you can try the same and see if it helps. Here’s how:
- First, open Outlook and go to the File menu.
- Now, go to the Account Settings drop-down option and click on the Account Settings option.
- Next, select your active account and press the Change button.
- After that, click on the More Settings option.
- Now, move to the Advanced tab and uncheck the Download shared folders checkbox.
- Finally, press the OK button to save changes and see if the problem is fixed.
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4] Run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant tool
If you are unable to resolve the issue, let the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant tool do the needful. It is a free tool by Microsoft that lets you fix issues and problems with Microsoft Office apps including Outlook. It can also address and resolve issues with Outlook calendar.
You can download this tool from Microsoft and then install it on your PC. After that, launch it, select the Outlook app from the list, and press the Next button. Next, choose the I’m having problems with my calendar issue and press the Next button. Follow as prompted and check if the issue is resolved.
5] Recreate a new Outlook profile
If the problem is still not resolved, your corrupted Outlook profile might be the main culprit. Hence, if the scenario applies, you can recreate a new Outlook profile and see if the issue is resolved.
6] Update/Repair Outlook
In case you are using an outdated version of Outlook, you are likely to run into such errors. So, update Outlook to its latest version and check if the calendar is showing appointments and events.
If you are already using an up-to-date Outlook app, it might be corrupted. Hence, repair Outlook and relaunch it to check if the issue is gone.
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I hope this helps!
Why are my Outlook Calendar meeting invites not populating?
If your Outlook calendar meeting invites are not populating, it could be due to a syncing problem between your Outlook calendar and other devices. Besides that, poor internet connectivity, inaccurate account information, and wrong AutoArchive and Delegate Access settings can also lead to the same.
