Google Calendar
Navigating to Google Calendar
Navigating to Google Calendar
- Go to google.com and click "Sign In" at the top right of the window. If you're already on gmail or drive, you can skip this step.
- Click the grid icon (shown in picture above).
- Choose Calendar
Customizing the View
Customizing the View
- By default, the Calendar only shows 1 week at a time.
- Click "Week" at the top right of the window, then you can change it to a different view.
Creating an event or appointment
Creating an event or appointment
- Simply click on the day you want to create a new appointment.
- Click "More Options" to invite guests, create recurring events, add location details, etc.
Sharing your Calendar
Sharing your Calendar
- In the calendar list on the left side of the page, hover your mouse over a calendar and click on the 3 dots icon to the right of the calendar name, then select Settings and Sharing.
- Scroll down a bit, to the "share with specific people" section. Click "Add People." Enter the email address of the person you want to share your calendar with and select the desired permissions.
- From the drop-down menu on the bottom, select a level of permission, then click Send.
Click here for a Google guide to getting started with Calendar
Click Here for a guide on switching from Outlook to Google Calendar. (Helpful for Outlook power-users)