The Microsoft Teams Scheduling Assistant is a feature used when creating a new meeting to see attendees’ availability and find a time that works for everyone

How to Use the Scheduling Assistant:

  1. Go to your Calendar:听In the Microsoft Teams app, select the Calendar tab on the left-hand side.听
  2. Start a New Meeting:听Click the “New meeting” button, usually in the top right corner.听
  3. Enter Meeting Details:听Add the meeting’s title, location, and required or optional attendees in the “People” field.听
  4. Select the Scheduling Assistant:听In the new meeting window, click on the “Scheduling Assistant” tab to open it.
  5. View and Find Availability:听The Scheduling Assistant will display the attendees’ calendars, showing their availability with different visual indicators (shaded, blank, single lines, etc.).听
  6. Select a Time:听Click on a time slot within the grid where all required attendees are available.听You can also adjust the dates or use the “Suggested” times feature to find a suitable slot.
  7. Send the Invite:听Once you’ve selected the time, go back to the meeting details and click “Send” to invite everyone.听

Full details on the Teams Schedule Assistant can be found .

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