How do I change my “status”?

You status will update automatically each time an event occurs in your Outlook calendar. You can also update it manually.

Method One:

1. Click on your initials/photo in the main bar.
2. Click the ‘status’ drop down menu.
3. Choose the appropriate option from the list provided.

OR

1. 1. Choose ‘Duration’.
   2. Choose a ‘Status’ using the top drop down.
   3. Choose a duration using the second drop down menu or choose ‘Customised’ and enter your own end date/time.

Method 2:

1. In the bar at the top of the screen type:
   • /brb (Be right back)
   • /away
   • /available
   • /dnd (Do not disturb)
   • /busy
2. Press <Enter> or <Return>.

How do I check the status of a user?

Method 1: Status of ‘Team’ members

1. Click ‘Teams’.
2. Click to display the menu (3 dots in the right hand side of the ‘Team’ name).
3. Click ‘Manage Team’.
4. You may have to expand the group if members are not showing. Do this by clicking the arrow next to the ‘Owner’ or ‘Members’.
5. Hover over the profile name to view the status or click the status icon to view the details.

Method 2: If you have chatted to the person before

1. Click ‘Chat’.

The status of the person will be shown next to their profile icon in the list.