Create an event in Google Calendar

To schedule time to meet with one or more people, you can create an event in Google Calendar

Ways to create an event

Create an event

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. At the top left, click Create Event,
   • Or, click an empty time slot on your calendar grid.
3. Add a title to the event.
4. Add any event details, such as the date, time, guests, or location.
5. At the bottom right, click Save.

Create an event on a shared calendar

Important: To create events in a shared calendar, you can:

• Create a new calendar and share it. Learn how to create a new calendar.
• Share an existing calendar. Learn how to share your calendar with someone.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. At the top left, click Create Event.
3. Add a title to the event.
4. Add any event details, such as the date, time, guests, or location.
5. At the bottom, next to the calendar name , click the Down arrow .
6. Select the shared calendar.
   • You can't add events on Holiday or Birthday calendars.
7. At the bottom right, click Save.

Tips:

• To quickly create an event:
  1. On your keyboard, press Shift + C / ⌘ + C.
  2. Add your event details, then click Save.
• To check guest availability before you create an event, on the left, click Search for people.
• To create an all-day event, under the date and time, check the box next to All day.

Edit an event that you create

Update your event

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On your calendar grid, open an event.
3. At the top right, click Edit event .
4. Make changes to your event.
5. At the top right, click Save.

Choose what guests can do with your event

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. Click an event Edit event .
3. At the right, under "Guest permissions," select:
   • Modify event: Guests can add rooms, adjust the time, and make other changes to your event.
   • Invite others: Guests can invite others to your event.
   • See guest list: Guests can check which other guests are on the event list.
4. Click Save.

Tips:

• If Modify event is selected, Invite others and See guest list are automatically enabled and cannot be turned off.
• If Modify event is not selected, you can enable or disable those permissions independently.

Change the color of an event

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. Click an event Edit event .
3. Next to the calendar name , click the current color.
4. Select a new color from the palette picker.

Tip: Nobody else can see the color you set for your events unless they have permission to make changes to your calendar. Learn how to manage your calendar permissions.

Fix issues when you can't create an event

If you can't create an event, or Google Calendar doesn't load, try these troubleshooting steps:

• Turn on JavaScript: JavaScript is required for many features to work. Learn how to enable JavaScript.
• Create an event from your calendar grid: Click an empty time slot on your calendar, enter a title in the pop-up box, and then click Save.
  • If you try to add an event to a shared calendar, make sure the owner gives you Make changes to events permission.
  • Without edit permission, the calendar won't appear in your calendar list when you create an event.
• Open Google Calendar in a private window:
  • Browser extensions can block the event edit page from loading.
  • If you can create an event in a private, or incognito, window, turn off your browser extensions one by one to find the cause.
  • Learn how to browse privately in:
    • Chrome
    • Edge
    • Firefox
    • Safari
• Clear your browser's cache and cookies: Learn how to clear cache and cookies.
• Check third-party sync apps or network connections:
  • If you use a third-party app to sync your calendar, turn off sync and try again.
  • Weak internet connections or network firewalls can also prevent events from saving.
• Open your browser and sign in to Google Calendar again: Make sure to use "https" in the web address instead of "http."

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