How to Create Events in Google Calendar

One of the most popular features in Google Workspace is Google Calendar. This tool functions as a multi-purpose workflow planner and event management resource. By setting up events and meetings within Google Calendar, you can ensure that all team members have access to a clear-cut schedule that can be integrated into existing Google products such as Gmail and Google Meet. In this article we will outline how to create events in Google Calendar.

Topics include

• Creating an Event
• Creating an Event via Gmail

Creating an Event

There are two primary ways to create new events on Google Calendar. The first is by directly clicking on the date you want to schedule an event for:

1. First, open Google Calendar.
2. Next, click on an empty date in the calendar.
3. The system will prompt you to input a title and details about the event.
4. Once done, click Save.

You can also create events by clicking on the Create button at the top of the calendar:

1. Open Google Calendar.
2. At the top left of the calendar click Create +.
3. Input a title for the event as well as event details.
4. Once done, click Save.

Creating an Event via Gmail

One of the most convenient features of Google Calendar is integration with Gmail. This integration allows you to easily convert email reminders for events and meetings into Google Calendar entries.

1. First, log into your Gmail account.
2. Next, locate a message containing event planning details such as time, date, and location.
3. Once you have selected a message, click More > Create Event at the top of the page.
4. An event will be created automatically using the event title and details from the email message itself. At this point feel free to change any details such as event time and date before completing the process.
5. Once done, click Save.

Next Steps

To help you further organize your Google Workspace teams, consider setting up organizational units. If you need help managing your physical resources such as meeting rooms and teleconferencing equipment, you may want to set up building management.