{"id":347,"date":"2023-04-02T17:55:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T10:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.com\/?p=347"},"modified":"2023-04-02T17:55:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T10:55:44","slug":"how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Color Coordinate Your Outlook Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"8176cbdaafcdd34854473393d6607e26\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : '4a1f1119f949a4af74d56b8a3af8b867',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 250,\r\n\t\t'width' : 300,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\t\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<article>\n<figure><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?q=how%20to%20color%20coordinate%20outlook%20calendar\" alt=\"Color Coding in Outlook Calendar\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"v-cover ads-img\" src=\"https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th?q=how%20to%20color%20coordinate%20outlook%20calendar\" alt=\"Color Coding in Outlook Calendar\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><figcaption>Color Coding in Outlook Calendar from screencast-o-matic.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who relies heavily on their Outlook calendar, you may find it helpful to color coordinate your events and appointments. This not only adds a pop of color to your calendar, but it also makes it easier to quickly identify different types of events. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6593dfa4a34d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6593dfa4a34d1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Step_1_Create_Categories\" title=\"Step 1: Create Categories\">Step 1: Create Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Step_2_Choose_Colors\" title=\"Step 2: Choose Colors\">Step 2: Choose Colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Step_3_Apply_Categories_to_Events\" title=\"Step 3: Apply Categories to Events\">Step 3: Apply Categories to Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Step_4_View_Your_Color-Coded_Calendar\" title=\"Step 4: View Your Color-Coded Calendar\">Step 4: View Your Color-Coded Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Why_Color_Coordinate_Your_Outlook_Calendar\" title=\"Why Color Coordinate Your Outlook Calendar?\">Why Color Coordinate Your Outlook Calendar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Q_A\" title=\"Q&#038;A\">Q&#038;A<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Q_Can_I_change_the_colors_of_my_categories\" title=\"Q: Can I change the colors of my categories?\">Q: Can I change the colors of my categories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Q_Can_I_color_code_events_from_different_calendars\" title=\"Q: Can I color code events from different calendars?\">Q: Can I color code events from different calendars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Q_Will_my_color-coded_categories_sync_with_other_devices\" title=\"Q: Will my color-coded categories sync with other devices?\">Q: Will my color-coded categories sync with other devices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/w4.geleleger.nl\/rgncw-how-to-color-coordinate-outlook-calendar-kgjeu\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Create_Categories\"><\/span>Step 1: Create Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to create categories for your events. You can do this by clicking on the &#8220;Categorize&#8221; button in the ribbon at the top of your Outlook window. From there, click &#8220;All Categories&#8221; to create new categories or edit existing ones. You can create categories for things like work events, personal appointments, birthdays, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Choose_Colors\"><\/span>Step 2: Choose Colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created your categories, you can choose a color for each one. To do this, click on the category you want to color code and select a color from the drop-down menu. You can also create a custom color by clicking &#8220;More Colors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Apply_Categories_to_Events\"><\/span>Step 3: Apply Categories to Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve created your categories and chosen colors, it&#8217;s time to apply them to your events. When creating a new event or appointment, simply select the appropriate category from the &#8220;Categorize&#8221; drop-down menu. You can also edit existing events by right-clicking on them and selecting &#8220;Categorize.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_View_Your_Color-Coded_Calendar\"><\/span>Step 4: View Your Color-Coded Calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve color coded your events, it&#8217;s time to take a look at your newly organized calendar. You can easily switch between views by clicking on the &#8220;View&#8221; tab in the ribbon at the top of your Outlook window. Try out the &#8220;Day,&#8221; &#8220;Week,&#8221; and &#8220;Month&#8221; views to see which one works best for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Color_Coordinate_Your_Outlook_Calendar\"><\/span>Why Color Coordinate Your Outlook Calendar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Color coordinating your Outlook calendar has several benefits. It allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily distinguish between different types of events<\/li>\n<li>Quickly identify important events<\/li>\n<li>Organize your calendar in a visually appealing way<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the risk of scheduling conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_A\"><\/span>Q&#038;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_change_the_colors_of_my_categories\"><\/span>Q: Can I change the colors of my categories?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, you can change the colors of your categories at any time by following the steps outlined in Step 2. Simply click on the category you want to change and select a new color.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_color_code_events_from_different_calendars\"><\/span>Q: Can I color code events from different calendars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, you can color code events from different calendars by creating categories for each calendar and assigning a different color to each one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Will_my_color-coded_categories_sync_with_other_devices\"><\/span>Q: Will my color-coded categories sync with other devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, if you have your Outlook calendar synced to other devices, your color-coded categories will appear on those devices as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Color coordinating your Outlook calendar is an easy way to organize your events and appointments. By creating categories and assigning colors to them, you can quickly identify different types of events and reduce the risk of scheduling conflicts. Give it a try and see how it works for you!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<section>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"You won&#039;t Believe This.. 42+ Little Known Truths on Outlook Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/allthingsadmin\/ezines\/notes\/CalendarColorCode.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>madhavan2810.blogspot.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We love color coding in Outlook. Try choosing different colors for you\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/a3\/b1\/2e\/a3b12ea3b42d0c32323aadef81d23aa4--computer-help-fan.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.pinterest.ca<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Diverses Fa\u00e7ons De Corriger Les Marqueurs De Changement Dans Le\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/messagingarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/calendar-color-categories-featured.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>windowspulse.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How Do I Change &amp; Print Colors for Appointments in an Outlook Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/560x560\/photos.demandstudios.com\/getty\/article\/184\/62\/86485884.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>yourbusiness.azcentral.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Color Coding in Outlook Calendar\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net\/1RvA\/2020\/01\/14\/15\/39\/cYV2ogvpu1\/preview.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>screencast-o-matic.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Understanding Outlook&#039;s Calendar patchwork colors\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.slipstick.com\/images\/weekly-calendar-2013.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.slipstick.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Understanding Outlook&#039;s Calendar patchwork colors\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.slipstick.com\/images\/patchwork-calendar.png\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.slipstick.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<aside><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Calendar Color Code in Outlook 2010 YouTube\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/BLNp9UJrTpY\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;margin-bottom: 8px;\" \/><small>Source: <i>www.youtube.com<\/i><\/small><\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Color Coding in Outlook Calendar from screencast-o-matic.com If you&#8217;re someone who relies heavily on their Outlook calendar, you may find it helpful to color coordinate your events and appointments. 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