How to Schedule a Meeting in Microsoft Teams Using Calendar

Background 

There are multiple methods to schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams. This knowledge base article provides steps to schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams using the Calendar. 

Before You Begin

• Ensure you are logged in to an Office 365 account (https://www.office.com/)
• Ensure you are logged in to Microsoft Teams. 

Steps to follow

1. To setup a meeting using the app's calendar, click on Calendar on the left-hand panel.
   
   
2. Click on the New Meeting button at the top-right portion of the application.
   
   Alternatively, you can click on the desired date and time on the calendar grid to launch the New Meeting form.
   
   
3. Fill in the details.
   
   • Add title to the meeting.
   • Type in the name of the required attendees. To invite people whose attendance is not mandatory, click on +Optional to add.
   • Change the date, time, and meeting duration accordingly.
   • For a one-time meeting, leave the default value: Does not repeat as it is. For a recurring meeting, click on the downward arrow and choose the appropriate meeting frequency.
   • You may leave this field blank. Otherwise, if you want to utilize an existing channel for this meeting, choose one.
   • Location is optional. You may leave this field blank.
   • Add more details about the meeting such as agenda, etc.
4. To check if the intended attendees are available on the schedule chosen, click on the Scheduling Assistant tab.
   
   
5. If everything is all set, hit Send.