Is there a way to sync Windows 10 taskbar calendar with the new outlook app?

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Is there a way to sync Windows 10 taskbar calendar with the new outlook app?

Marina Hinic 40

Taskbar time/calendar (bottom right) not sync with new Outlook, and old Mail app is discontinued, I can not check my entries

KP12 15 Reputation points

2025-01-21T23:24:47.44+00:00

why on earth would you take away a one of the best calendar syncs there is!?!?! PLEASE I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO OPEN AN APP TO SEE MY CALENDAR. HOW DO I BRING BACK SYNCING WITH THE TASK BAR CALENDAR. YALL ARE HIGH AF FOR TAKING AWAY A FEATURE LIKE THIS!
Frank Bernhardt 0 Reputation points

2025-06-26T20:30:04.5533333+00:00

Your statement does not say in the slightest why you made this decision and why you did not inform the users in advance, nor whether you are willing to restore the old state!

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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,821 Microsoft External Staff

Hi @Marina Hinic

Welcome to our forum!

Unfortunately, it's currently not possible to sync Windows 10 taskbar calendars with the new Outlook app. The taskbar calendar only syncs with the Calendar app, which is why you'll be able to see your events there, but not in the new Outlook app.

The new Outlook now replaces the previous mail and calendar applications. You can no longer able to send and receive emails or events using Windows Mail and Calendar. Any local emails, calendar events, and contacts stored in Mail, Calendar, and People will remain exportable following the steps in Export emails and contacts from Windows Mail or People and import to new Outlook.

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Marina Hinic 40 Reputation points

2025-01-21T12:05:56.13+00:00

Thank you. I wonder if this is going to change, is Microsoft considering sync between New Outlook and time/calendar taskbar widget in Windows 10? Does it work in W11?
Marina Hinic 40 Reputation points

2025-01-22T12:45:06.39+00:00

Thank you. I wonder if Microsoft plans to fix this issue or not? Is it available on Windows11?
Jefrow 10 Reputation points

2025-04-24T01:53:23.9966667+00:00

This "feature" is not helpful. More like a major oversight! The ability to view task and be reminded from within the built-in calendar on the taskbar was a great feature. Breaking things that don't need "fixing". There should be a way to integrate outlook's calendar with the built-in Windows Calendar.
Snöiller Fitzroy 20 Reputation points

2025-09-11T21:48:38.0633333+00:00

So then why does Outlook even exist? If you're going to force me to open a proprietary app to use the Taskbar calendar, it better fucking work with the motherfucking taskbar calendar!

It absolutely IS possible. How about you just fucking update Outlook to be a functional app that can sync with the fucking taskbar calendar? You could do it with the old app apparently, so just Do It Again?????????

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KP12 15 Reputation points

2025-01-21T23:24:47.44+00:00

why on earth would you take away a one of the best calendar syncs there is!?!?! PLEASE I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO OPEN AN APP TO SEE MY CALENDAR. HOW DO I BRING BACK SYNCING WITH THE TASK BAR CALENDAR. YALL ARE HIGH AF FOR TAKING AWAY A FEATURE LIKE THIS!
Frank Bernhardt 0 Reputation points

2025-06-26T20:30:04.5533333+00:00

Your statement does not say in the slightest why you made this decision and why you did not inform the users in advance, nor whether you are willing to restore the old state!
Marina Hinic 40 Reputation points

2025-01-21T12:05:56.13+00:00

Thank you. I wonder if this is going to change, is Microsoft considering sync between New Outlook and time/calendar taskbar widget in Windows 10? Does it work in W11?
Marina Hinic 40 Reputation points

2025-01-22T12:45:06.39+00:00

Thank you. I wonder if Microsoft plans to fix this issue or not? Is it available on Windows11?
Jefrow 10 Reputation points

2025-04-24T01:53:23.9966667+00:00

This "feature" is not helpful. More like a major oversight! The ability to view task and be reminded from within the built-in calendar on the taskbar was a great feature. Breaking things that don't need "fixing". There should be a way to integrate outlook's calendar with the built-in Windows Calendar.
Snöiller Fitzroy 20 Reputation points

2025-09-11T21:48:38.0633333+00:00

So then why does Outlook even exist? If you're going to force me to open a proprietary app to use the Taskbar calendar, it better fucking work with the motherfucking taskbar calendar!

It absolutely IS possible. How about you just fucking update Outlook to be a functional app that can sync with the fucking taskbar calendar? You could do it with the old app apparently, so just Do It Again?????????

Answer 1

Hi Marina,

SokiGuo has provided an excellent and direct answer to your concern. I just want to build on that and clarify a few points for you and any other users who find this thread, so everyone can have a broader view of the situation.

Firstly, why is this happening?

The reason for this change lies in the architecture of the applications.

The old Mail and Calendar app was a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app. Think of it as being built from the same DNA as Windows 10, allowing it to communicate deeply with system elements like the taskbar.
The new Outlook for Windows is essentially a sophisticated web app (PWA) housed in a desktop frame. It brings the power and features of Outlook.com to the desktop but doesn't yet have those same deep, native hooks into the Windows 10 Shell.

This is why that seamless link between the OS (the taskbar) and the app is currently broken. It's not a bug on your system, but a feature that was lost in the transition to this new technology.

Secondly, while we wait to see if this integration is added in a future update, here is the officially recommended way to quickly access your calendar and agenda:

Pin the New Outlook to Your Taskbar: If you haven't already, make sure the new Outlook icon is pinned to your taskbar for easy access.
Use the "My Day" Feature:
- Open the new Outlook app.
  - In the top-right corner, you will see an icon of a calendar with a checkmark (or a similar icon for To Do). This is the "My Day" button.
    - Clicking this button will open a side panel on the right side of the app that shows your agenda for the day and your tasks from Microsoft To Do.

This allows you to view your upcoming events without having to switch to the full calendar view. You can keep this panel open alongside your email to have a constant view of your schedule.

Lastly, since this is a significant feature regression for many users. The engineering teams at Microsoft genuinely use the volume of feedback on a specific topic to help prioritize future development. If enough users request this specific integration, it significantly increases the chance it will be considered for a future update. I strongly encourage you to submit your feedback directly to them through the Feedback Hub.

Press the Windows Key + F to open the Feedback Hub.
Search for similar feedback to upvote it, or submit your own request to "Bring back Taskbar Calendar integration for the new Outlook.

I hope this explanation clarifies the situation and provides a helpful alternative. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.