Microsoft Outlook: How to Check the Availability of Meeting Attendees and Resources

You can check the availability of attendees and resources before you send a meeting request in Microsoft Outlook 2016.  This knowledge article demonstrates how to check the availability of meeting attendees and resources.

Step 1

From your Calendar, click New Meeting on the Home ribbon.

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Step 2

Click Scheduling Assistant on the Ribbon.

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