Have you noticed that when you create an appointment in outlook, it only allows you to choose a time on the half hour increments initially. So If I need to schedule something from 10:15 to 10:30, I must do the following:
1. Click on 10:00 to get the appointment
2. Manually change the start time to 10:15 (which causes outlook to change the end time to 10:45)
3. Manually change the end time back to 10:30
After all that, the visual for the appointment will overlap the 10:30 slot, so it appears at first glance that there is a conflict.
This has annoyed me for many years, so today I decided t find a solution.
The solution is buried behind several layers of option window in a place you would not expect.
1. Right Click on an empty time slot on your calendar and choose View Settings
2. Click Other Settings
3. Change the Time Scale drop down to 15 minutes
4. Make sure the Font is set to 8pt
5. Click OK to close the windows
Now when you schedule an appointment, outlook will assume 15 minute increments.
This also changes the display of the calendar a bit. Since the calendar window was optimized by someone short-sighted enough to think everyone would be happy with 30 minute increments, your entire work day may not be visible without scrolling.
So it is a question of what is more annoying. Personally, I am going with the 15 minute increments and will live with a little scrolling.
