FAQ: Microsoft Outlook
Creating Appointments
To create a new appointment, click the New Appointment button on the far left side of the standard calendar toolbar. The menu command is Action, New Appointment.
If you like the keyboard shortcut method you can press Ctrl+n to activate the New Appointment window. The Ctrl+n shortcut creates a new input form specific to the area of Outlook you are currently in. For example, if you are in the Inbox Ctrl-n would open a new message window. If you are in Contacts Ctrl+n would open a new contact window. However, Ctrl+Shift+A opens a new appointment window no matter where you are in Outlook.