CALENDAR gone

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CALENDAR gone

Florence 40

what happened to my calendar?? it was fine, now all of a sudden I open it, and it's smaller different, and I lost all my appointments..?? Can someone please help??

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Alice-N 11,105 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Florence

I understand how worrying it is when your Outlook.com calendar suddenly looks different and your appointments seem to be missing. Please confirm:

Are the missing appointments from your main personal calendar, a shared calendar, or a Family calendar?
Do the appointments appear if you check Outlook.com from another browser or device?
Are the missing appointments visible in Deleted Items or Recover items deleted from this folder?

Meanwhile, try the following checks:

1) Make sure the calendar is not just hidden

In Outlook.com Calendar, check the calendar list on the left side. If the pane is collapsed or too narrow, expand it, then make sure the checkbox beside your calendar is selected. Outlook calendars can be hidden by clearing the checkmark, and the primary Outlook calendar itself cannot be deleted.

2) Switch the calendar view back

If the calendar suddenly looks smaller or different, change the view at the top of Calendar to Day, Work week, Week, or Month.
Change the Outlook calendar view here: Change how you view your Outlook calendar | Microsoft Support

3) Check Deleted Items and recoverable items

If appointments were accidentally deleted, open Deleted Items in Outlook.com and look for the missing calendar appointments.
If they are not there, select Recover items deleted from this folder, then restore the calendar items if available. See: Recover and restore deleted items in Outlook | Microsoft Support

4) If this was a Family or shared calendar

If the missing appointments were on a Family calendar, check the Groups area in the left navigation pane.
See: Use shared family calendars in Outlook.com | Microsoft Support

5) Check whether it only happens in one browser

Sign out of Outlook.com, clear the browser cache, close all browser windows, and then sign in again at Outlook.com.

Please tell me how it goes. If the problem persists, please don’t hesitate to reply to this thread and I will be happy to help. Have a lovely day!

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Florence 40 Reputation points

2026-06-27T14:32:50.03+00:00

Hi, thanks so much for your response/answer. No, it's not a shared calendar - just personal for me... and I lost all the appts, important reminders on my calendar... lost them all. And, as noted totally different looking calendar. I am going to follow what you've sent me above; and, keep my fingers crossed! I hope i'm able to come back here, and update you.. Thanks so much!!
Florence 40 Reputation points

2026-06-27T15:09:47.08+00:00

I can't seem to follow or get anywhere with your help.... ive been trying and trying.. AND, the worst part is when I click on my calendar icon below to open it as I would do each and every day!! the calendar doesn't come up - my Inbox does!!! this is very frustrating now.... i'm lost
Alice-N 11,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-27T23:41:18.02+00:00

I understand how upsetting it is when important appointments and reminders suddenly seem gone Florence.

Since clicking the Calendar icon is opening your Inbox, please try opening Calendar directly from here: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/. If it opens correctly, check the left calendar list and make sure your personal calendar is selected. You can also switch the view back to Day, Week, or Month as shown here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-how-you-view-your-outlook-calendar-a4e0dfd2-89a1-4770-9197-a3e786f4cd8f.

If the appointments are still missing, please check Deleted Items, then use “Recover items deleted from this folder” if available. See: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/recover-and-restore-deleted-items-in-outlook-49e81f3c-c8f4-4426-a0b9-c0fd751d48ce.

If the direct Calendar link also sends you back to Inbox, use the Help option in Outlook.com and contact Outlook.com support from there, as this may need account-side checking.

Thank you for your understanding and time. Please tell me how it goes. Have a nice day !
Florence 40 Reputation points

2026-06-27T23:59:21.2466667+00:00

sadly, it opens to the new calendar - while flashing on and off - appears and blinks, appears and blinks...???
Alice-N 11,105 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-07-02T00:16:05.79+00:00
Please note that this is a user-to-user community. As moderators, I have limited access to internal development details. My role is to direct users to the appropriate support channels and resources. While I cannot provide backend analysis, I will do my best to assist you within my responsibilities.

Hi Florence,

Thank you for your update. Since the Calendar page opens but keeps blinking, please try Outlook.com in Microsoft Edge or another browser, and temporarily turn off any ad-blocker/pop-up blocker for Outlook.com. If it still flashes after that, please contact Outlook.com support from Help > Still need help? > Yes, as this may need account-side checking. You could also contact Support via:

Visit Contact - Microsoft Support (Only chat support is available for personal account)

Type a brief description of your issue in the search box

Scroll down to the bottom > select Sign in to contact support

Log in to your personal Microsoft account.

Under Products & Services, select "Other Products"; Under Categories, select a suitable Category.

Click "Chat with a support agent in your web browser" (during business hours)

Thank you for your understanding and time. Have a nice day!