Outlook now lets you start events a bit late or end them a bit early - great for travel time or breathing room if meetings run long.
You can set different buffer times for shorter and longer events.
Just a heads-up: settings apply per email account, so adjust them for each one you use.
Here's how to enable it for classic Outlook:
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In classic Outlook, select File > Options > Calendar > Calendar options.
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Check the Shorten appointments and meetings checkbox and in the dropdown box choose End early or Start late.
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Use the drop-downs to select the number of minutes for events less than one hour and one hour or longer, then click OK.
For Outlook Web:
Outlook web users can set events to end early or start late by using the following instructions.
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Select Settings
> Calendar > Events and invitations.
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Check the Shorten duration for all events checkbox.
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Use the drop-downs to select the number of minutes for events less than one hour and one hour or longer, then click Save.
