Exporting to a Calendar

After you create and configure your assignment or task, the Collaborate app allows you to export the item as a calendar event that you can add to external applications such as Microsoft Outlook^™.

The following fields are included in the exported event:

• The assignment or task title

• Due date

• Information included in the Description field

• A deep-link to the assignment so that you can more easily return to it

To export a calendar event:

1. Open the assignment or task.

2. (if required) Assign a Due Date.

   If the event does not include a due date, you cannot export it to your calendar.

3. Click the calendar button to the right of the Due Date field.

   An <event_title>.ics file is saved to the download location specified in your web browser’s settings.

4. Import the file to your calendar application.

   The process to complete this final step varies per application. As an example, some versions of Microsoft Outlook allow you to add events by either double-clicking the file or dragging and dropping the file to your calendar.

   n Some applications might not support the .ics file type. Before you begin to export any events, verify that your preferred calendar application supports this file type.