Outlook: View multiple calendars side by side or in overlay mode
In Outlook, while you can easily switch between different calendars by clicking on them in the Navigation Pane, you might not know that you can also view multiple calendars simultaneously. This guide will show you how to display several calendars side by side or in overlay mode, making it easier to compare schedules and manage appointments across different calendars directly within Microsoft Outlook.
View multiple calendars side by side in Outlook
View multiple calendars in overlay mode in Outlook
View multiple calendars side by side in Outlook
It is quite easy to view multiple calendars side by side in Microsoft Outlook.
Step 1: Shift to the Calendar view by clicking "Calendar" in the Navigation Pane.

Step 2: Check all calendars that you want to view together in the Navigation Pane. See the screenshot below.

Then, all checked calendars are displayed side by side automatically in Microsoft Outlook. See the following screenshot:

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View multiple calendars in overlay mode in Outlook
When you check multiple calendars together, they will display side by side by default. Sometimes, however, it may not be convenient to compare or schedule appointments across different calendars. Do not worry! The overlay view mode will help you manage it more easily.
Step 1: Shift to the Calendar view by clicking "Calendar" in the Navigation Pane.
Step 2: Check all calendars that you want to view at the same time in the Navigation Pane.
Step 3: Click the "Overlay" button in the "Arrangement" group on the "View" tab.

Then, all selected calendars will be overlaid into a single calendar view, allowing you to see all appointments from the checked calendars combined. See the following screenshot:

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