How do I prevent Outlook from automatically creating a Microsoft Teams meeting?

To disable the option to "add online meeting to all meetings", follow the instructions specific to your Outlook client.

Microsoft 365 Online Calendar

1. Go to https://office365mail.northwestern.edu/
2. Log in with your NetID and NetID password.
3. Click the Settings gear icon at the top right of the page.
4. Select 'View all Outlook settings' link at the lower right corner of the page.
5. Select the 'Calendar' tab from the settings menu, then select the 'Events and invitations' option.
6. Un-check the box, 'Add online meeting to all meetings'.

7. Select the 'Save' option to save your changes.

 

Windows PC desktop Outlook client

1. Open the Outlook desktop client on your Windows PC.
2. Select the 'File' drop-down menu at the top left of the application.
3. Select 'Options' at the lower left of the application. A new window will open.
4. Select the 'Calendar' menu option.
5. Within the 'Calendar options' section, un-check the box 'Add online meeting to all meetings'. 

Microsoft Teams meeting will no longer be automatically added to Outlook calendar meetings. This setting can also be changed via the Microsoft outlook online calendar.

 

MacOS Outlook desktop client

1. Open the MacOS Outlook desktop client.
2. In the MacOS menu at the top of the screen, select 'Outlook' and then 'Preferences'.
3. Select the 'Calendar' option.
4. Within the 'Calendar options' section, locate 'Add online meeting to all events:', then select the 'Configure...' button option.

5. Un-check the 'Add online meetings to all meetings' option.

6. Select 'Save' to save your changes.

Microsoft Teams meetings will no longer be automatically added to Outlook calendar meetings. This setting can also be changed via the Microsoft outlook online calendar.

 

 

 

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