Importing an ICS File into Outlook Online: A Frustrating Experience

Outlook online has made significant changes to its functionality, but some of these changes have not been well-received by users. One such change is the handling of updates to events when importing an ICS file. The issue seems to be that when a revised ICS file is imported, it does not update existing events correctly.

For instance, if you try to update an event in a revised ICS file and then reimport it, the event does not move to its new time as expected. This can be particularly frustrating for users who rely heavily on their calendars.

Another annoyance with Outlook online's calendar is the default location setting. When you open the calendar, you may notice that the default location is set to Poltár, Slovakia, regardless of your actual location. The weather forecast displayed for this location is also incorrect, showing minus 1 degrees Celsius and 'Light snow' today.

This issue seems to affect multiple Microsoft accounts, as I've experienced it across four different accounts. It's unclear why the default location is set to Poltár, Slovakia, but it's certainly not accurate for most users.

If you're experiencing issues with Outlook online's calendar, there may be a few potential solutions. For starters, try selecting the 'cog' symbol and then clicking on Options. From there, you can select Weather to see if this resolves the issue.

Alternatively, you can try printing the calendar screen using Ctrl-P, which should allow you to save it as a PDF or print it to an actual printer.

If these solutions don't work, it's possible that the issues are related to Microsoft bugs. In this case, there may be no easy fix available. However, users can try contacting Microsoft support to report the issue and request assistance in resolving it.

Ultimately, the success of Outlook online depends on its ability to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for its customers. While some changes have been made to improve the service, others have introduced new issues that need to be addressed.

If you're experiencing similar problems with Outlook online's calendar, I'd love to hear from you in the comments below. Are there any other users out there who are having trouble importing ICS files or setting their default location correctly? Let's work together to find a solution and make our experience with Outlook online better.

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