Cannot change default calendar

Question

My calendar automatically defaults to my personal hotmail, even though I have changed the default to my professional account in Data Files - in Settings.

Answer 1

Hi Libeamlak,

Oof, ok! I will look into that when I have time. It would be nice to have a "switch" function, in the future.

Thanks so much for your help!

Priya

Answer 2

Dear Priya Rajkumar1,

Many thanks for your kind response,

Yes, that might be the cause. Typically, primary account Calendar is default Calendar in Outlook. Therefore, you can create new Outlook profile and add your work account as primary account and then add your personal account in the new profile. To create new outlook profile, Go to your device Control Panel -->User Accounts -->Mai(Microsoft Outlook) -->Show Profiles -->Add --> Give name for your profile -->OK --> Select Manual setup or additional server types-->Next -->Select your email account setup and set up your work account according to the steps. To switch outlook profile, you can refer to Switch to another Outlook email profile - Microsoft Support

Then, restart your Outlook in the new Outlook profile and add your personal account. to add personal account, Open Outlook with new Outlook profile--> File -->Add. And check if there is any difference.

Thanks for your precious time. We look forward to your update.

Stay safe and healthy. Have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Libeamlak | Microsoft Community Moderator

Answer 3

It says my my personal email is my primary account.

So I can't add RSS feeds to my work email, etc.

I don't know if this is why my calendar defaults to my personal (primary) account.

Answer 4

Hi Libeamlak,

Thanks so much for responding.

1. May I please confirm if you restart your Outlook after changing the default calendar in Data File? if not, please kindly restart your Outlook and check if there is any difference.: Yes, restarted
2. May I please confirm if your default account setting in Outlook is your personal hotmail account?: No, it is my work email
3. May I please confirm if your work account is selected in Calendar View? if not, please kindly unselect all Calendars in your Outlook and select them back starting from your work(default) calendar and check if there is any difference. Yes, did this.
4. Could you please provide us with the screenshot of your Outlook version details? See What version of Outlook do I have? - Microsoft Support
5. 

Answer 5

Dear Priya Rajkumar1,

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

As per the description you have shared, we understand that you have a concern with changing default Calendar.

To better understand the issue and provide possible solution, we need more details from you, please kindly provide us the following information. Thank you.

• May I please confirm if you restart your Outlook after changing the default calendar in Data File? if not, please kindly restart your Outlook and check if there is any difference.
• May I please confirm if your default account setting in Outlook is your personal hotmail account?
• May I please confirm if your work account is selected in Calendar View? if not, please kindly unselect all Calendars in your Outlook and select them back starting from your work(default) calendar and check if there is any difference.
• Could you please provide us with the screenshot of your Outlook version details? See What version of Outlook do I have? - Microsoft Support

We look forward to your update. Kindly note that the above requested information is required for further analysis and troubleshooting of your situation. Your patience and cooperation are much appreciated.

Thanks for your precious time. Have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Libeamlak | Microsoft Community Moderator