Microsoft Bookings allows people within or outside the University to book appointments on an online scheduling calendar that integrates with existing Outlook office calendars. Faculty can use Bookings to provide their availability for office hours and allow students to book appointments. Staff and departments can use Bookings to provide their availability to both internal and external colleagues and allow them to schedule a time for a meeting or event.
Task: To access Microsoft Bookings.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Open Office 365, select the app launcher, and then select Bookings.
Outcome: The first time you open the app, you'll see the home page, which includes a left navigation bar and three prominent tiles that guide you through setup and introduce new features.
Task: To create a booking page.
Instructions:
Step 1 - Enter your business information
Step 2 - Set your scheduling policies
Step 3 - Define your service offerings
Step 4 - Create your staff list
Step 5 - Set employee working hours
Step 6 - Schedule business closures, time off, and vacation time
Step 7 - Publish or unpublish your booking page
Step 8 - Create and staff your bookings
Outcome: A fully functioning Booking page.
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