Improving Google Calendar's interoperability with Microsoft Outlook

What’s changingWe recently announced an improved syncing experience from Google Calendar to third-party calendars, like Microsoft Outlook, that allows event guests to enjoy a more reliable syncing experience with less calendar emails in their inbox. Building upon this, we’re excited to announce that Calendar now reliably processes calendaring emails sent using the Microsoft-specific format for rich text emails called Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF). As a result, Calendar users and organizations that routinely collaborate with internal and external Outlook users will now benefit from a more reliable experience when receiving invitations and RSVPs from Outlook users. Getting started Admins and end users: There is no admin controls or end user setting for this feature. Rollout pace Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now. Availability Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts Resources Google Workspace Admin Help: Set up Calendar Interop Google Help: About Calendar Interop

Mar 3, 2025 - 19:41

Improving Google Calendar's interoperability with Microsoft Outlook

What’s changing

We recently announced an improved syncing experience from Google Calendar to third-party calendars, like Microsoft Outlook, that allows event guests to enjoy a more reliable syncing experience with less calendar emails in their inbox.

Building upon this, we’re excited to announce that Calendar now reliably processes calendaring emails sent using the Microsoft-specific format for rich text emails called Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF). As a result, Calendar users and organizations that routinely collaborate with internal and external Outlook users will now benefit from a more reliable experience when receiving invitations and RSVPs from Outlook users.