How to Add an Event to a Shared Google Calendar
In case of last-minute changes, canceled plans, and a new set of plans, any shared Google Calendar can be edited anytime. The tutorial below has you covered on how to manually add events to any shared Google Calendar.
How to Add an Event to a Shared Google Calendar
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Step 1: Create a New Shared Calendar Event on Your Google Calendar Page
Open your Google Calendar main page and locate your shared calendar in either the “My calendars” or “Other calendars” list, then check the shared calendar (if unchecked) before clicking on a date in the calendar field. In the popup window that appears, input the necessary details about the event (i.e., title, schedule, guests) before clicking on the Save button. Your new event will automatically become visible to anyone you’re sharing the calendar.
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Step 2: Edit an Existing Shared Calendar Event on Your Google Calendar Page
Locate the shared calendar in one of the calendar lists in the left panel (click the list’s label to expand it) and ensure the calendar is active, then click on the desired event in the calendar field. Select “Edit event” (pencil icon) at the top of the popup window and make the necessary changes on the editing page.
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Step 3: Create a Recurring Shared Calendar Event in Your Google Calendar
Go to your Google Calendar main page and ensure the shared calendar is active in the calendar list. Click on the intended event in the calendar field, select “Edit event” in the popup window, open the dropdown list next to “All day” on the editing page, pick the desired option, and click on the Save button.
Can I create a shared calendar event in Google Calendar using an Android device?
Yes, it is possible to set up a shared calendar event in Google Calendar on your Android device.
How do I delete a shared calendar event on my Google Calendar page?
On your Google Calendar main page, locate the target event in the calendar field (ensure the shared calendar is active in the calendar list). Click on the event and select the “Delete event” option (trashcan icon) in the popup window.
How do I give guests editing permissions for a shared calendar event in Google Calendar?
Click on the event in the calendar field and select the “Edit event” option. Select “Modify event” under “Guests can” and click on the Save button.