Outlook now allows you to mark an event as in-person, prompting attendees to indicate how they plan to join when they RSVP.

Note: If your goal is to prioritize in-person attendance, do not add a Teams or Zoom link to the invite. Including a virtual meeting link gives attendees an easy out to join remotely, even if you intend for the event to be held in person.

1. Open Outlook and go to your Calendar.

2. Click New Event or New Meeting.

3. On the Event tab, click the Location field.

4. In the location settings, select In-person event.

5. Type the physical address or room name for your meeting location.

6. Fill in your attendees, title, date and time, and any other details.

7. Click Send.

Once the invite goes out, attendees will see options to respond In-person or Virtually, giving you a useful headcount for both groups before the event.

TIP: If you decide later to accommodate remote attendees, you can update the invite to include a Teams or Zoom link. Keep in mind that adding a virtual option may shift some attendees from in-person to remote.