Microsoft Outlook - Organize Calendar Events with Categories

Categories allow you to organize your Outlook calendar using color-coded labels, making it easier to identify appointments at a glance.

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Apply a Category

1. Open the calendar event.
2. Select Categorize.
3. Choose an existing category.

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Create a New Category

1. Open a calendar event.
2. Select Categorize.
3. Select All Categories.
   
   
    
4. Select New.
   
   
    
5. Enter:
   • Category name
   • Color
   • Shortcut key (optional)
6. Select OK.
   
   

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Tip

Using consistent categories for recurring event types can make your calendar easier to read and manage.

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Summary

Categories provide a simple way to organize and visually distinguish calendar events using customizable colors.

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