Learning Google Calendar from Scratch

Learn to create events in Google Calendar by using the create button or drag-and-drop, name the event, set date and time, add guests, adjust visibility, and configure notifications.

Create whole day events in Google Calendar with a quick top-right date click, then view, edit, and convert existing events to all-day or multi-day entries across any calendar view.

Learn how to create repeating events in Google Calendar, set daily or weekly patterns, end dates, and apply edits to a single occurrence or all future events.

Learn to manage and edit events in Google Calendar by resizing times, editing details, adding Google Meet, setting location, notifications, color, free/busy status, saving, duplicating, moving, linking, and deleting events.

Learn to invite guests in Google Calendar by editing events, adding emails, setting permissions to invite others or see guest list, and marking attendance as optional or mandatory.

Add Google Meet conferences to events in Google Calendar to generate a meeting link for up to 500 guests, then copy or share the link and remove conference if needed.

Learn to accept or reject Google Calendar invitations by clicking the event and selecting yes, maybe, or no, and note invites also arrive by email.

Add and edit notes for Google Calendar events, invite guests, and ensure attendees can see the notes for upcoming meetings.

Learn to email guests directly from a Google Calendar event, using the in-event email tool to add recipients, set a subject, compose a message, and send copies to yourself.

Search with the sets bar, type keywords like glass to highlight and open the event dialog, then filter by participants, location, keywords, and date range.

Identify how Google Calendar uses checkmarks, question marks, and crosses to show attendees' yes, maybe, and no statuses for events.

Learn to create reminders in Google Calendar by turning events into repeatable reminders, with options for daily, weekly, or annual repeats, all-day tasks, and marking reminders as done.

Learn how to delete and recover events in Google Calendar, using delete, undo, trash and restore options, and permanently remove items by emptying trash or selecting the dustbin.

Change an event owner in Google Calendar by selecting the event, opening options, and choosing a new owner while sending a message; the other owner must accept via email.

Learn how to accept ownership requests in Google Calendar by clicking the link in the email, which makes you the owner of the event.

Learn to add hyperlinks to Google Calendar event descriptions by editing events, inserting a URL, and using the edit link or cross button to adjust or remove the link.

Attach files to a Google Calendar event by editing the event and using the add attachment icon to insert from Google Drive or upload from your computer, and remove attachments.

Set default notifications for individual calendars in Google Calendar by selecting a calendar in settings, adjusting event reminders, and adding multiple alerts like email two hours before.

Learn to add public calendars in Google Calendar by going to settings, adding calendars of interest, and browsing holidays, sports, and religious calendars.

Learn to share a Google Calendar publicly by opening settings, choosing a calendar, turning on public access, copying the public URL, and sharing it for week or month views.

Import a calendar file into Google Calendar by using settings and import and export, then select the file to add events to a chosen calendar.

Learn to change Google Calendar language by opening settings, selecting language under general, and refreshing to apply the new language across the interface.

Change settings for individual calendars in Google Calendar by using the gear icon to edit name, description, time zone, privacy, sharing options, event notifications, and all-day events.

Learn to extend Google Calendar with add-ons from the Google Workspace Marketplace, install and authorize third-party tools like Time Nabi, and remove them when finished.

Generate and attach Jitsi Meet links to Google Calendar events by installing the Jitsi Meet add-on from the Google Marketplace, refreshing calendar, selecting the Jitsi Meet option, and saving.

Learn to create events quickly in Google Calendar using the new event shortcut cal.new in your browser, then enter the date and save.

Learn to enable the daily agenda email in Google Calendar by adjusting settings under a calendar's event notifications, so you receive a 5–7 a.m. daily summary of your tasks.

Practice extensively to master creating and managing events, tasks, and reminders in Google Calendar. Continue practicing after the course ends to deepen your event management skills in Google Calendar.