Synchronising a DSO (D2L) Calendar with Microsoft Outlook (PC)

  1. Login to D2L and open the Calendar by either clicking Calendar link icon in the top NavBar or Calendar icon in the Events Widget.
  2. From the action menu of the desired calendar click on "Subscribe".

    Figure 1 - subscribe


  3. A new window will pop-up. Right-click the link and select "Copy Link Location".

    Figure 2 - Subscribe link PC 

  4. Open Outlook and switch to "Calendar" view.

    Figure 3 - Outlook Calendar View


  5. In the "Home" tab, click "Open Calendar" and select "From Internet...".

    Figure 4 - Outlook Internet 
  6. Paste the link in to the URL field and click "OK".

    Figure 5 - Outlook paste


  7. Configure the Calendar Options by clicking on "Advanced".

    Figure 6 - Outlook open


    Figure 7 - Outlook settings

  8. Accept the Advanced Calendar Options by clicking "OK".

  9. Click "YES" to add the Calendar to Outlook

  10. The calendar will appear in the folder that was selected, but can be moved by dragging it to another category.

    Figure 8 -Outlook Other Calendars


    Figure 9 - Other Calendars Moved

  11. To manually refresh the Calendar click on "Send/Receive All Folders" or "Update Folder" in the "Send/Receive" tab.

    Figure 10 - Outlook update

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23rd February 2012