How are dates managed for .msg files that send out calendar invites compared to the actual calendar items?

The correct answer highlights that the .msg file associated with calendar invites indeed includes a "date sent" value. This .msg file is essentially the email format used for storing messages in Microsoft Outlook, which can include attachments such as calendar invites. When a calendar item is sent, Outlook creates a .msg file that captures the details of that message, including the date it was sent. This "date sent" serves as a reference for when the invite was originally issued, providing context for recipients regarding the timeline of the communication.

In contrast, the actual calendar item stored in a user's calendar does not contain a "date sent" value because it represents an event scheduled for a specific time and date in the future. While it retains information about when the event occurs, it does not track when the invitation was sent.

This distinction clarifies how the .msg file records the sending information relevant to the invitation process, while the calendar item focuses solely on the scheduled event itself.