One of the great features of using Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Server (I use 4smartphone's Hosted Exchange Service) together is the simplicity with which you can share calendars, tasks, contacts, or just about any mailbox folder. In Outlook 2003 there were two ways to view calendars together, side by side or in group calendar mode which displays a list similar to the scheduling view when you create an appointment.
The side by side calendar view. I just found another view in Outlook 2007, the overlay view. This view is selected by right clicking on the calendar tab and selecting View in Overlay Mode.
The overlay view combines the entries of two calendars into one with the primary calendar displayed as solid blocks and the shared calendar displayed as transparent blocks. By clicking on the calendar tab, you swap which calendar items are displayed solid and transparent.
This is a another very nice feature of Outlook 2007 in addition to being able to view your tasks at the bottom of the calendar view.
Microsoft is offering a free copy of Office 2007 Professional and Windows Vista Business just by viewing 3 webcasts or vlabs for each product set. This is a great offer, you can find out more information at http://www.powertogether.com/.
Do you know if this overlay feature can be used with Windows Mobile 6? If I have my "main" calendar synced, can I see the other ones I normally overlay on my desktop?
Posted by: Cam | November 29, 2007 at 07:04 PM