Creating a calendar of events guide

Chances are, you are going to do one of the following things at one point or another:

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Setting Up a Google Calendar for Events - Step-by-Step Checklist

1. Accessing Your Google Calendar:

- Open your web browser and navigate to Google Calendar (calendar.google.com).

- Log in with your Google account. If you don't have one, you'll need to create an account.

2. Viewing and Managing Existing Calendars:

- Once logged in, you'll see your existing calendars on the left sidebar.

- Each calendar is represented by a different color.

- Click on a calendar's checkbox to show or hide events associated with that calendar.

3. Creating a New Calendar:

- To create a new calendar, click on the "+ Create" button at the left sidebar.

- Choose "New calendar" and provide a name for your calendar (e.g., "Event Calendar").

- Set your calendar's time zone.

4. Sharing Your Calendar:

- Click on the calendar you want to share to select it.

- Click on the three vertical dots (options) next to the calendar name.

- Choose "Settings and sharing."

- Under "Access permissions," click on "Get shareable link."

- Click "Copy" to copy the link to your clipboard. You can share this link with others.

5. Creating Events:

- To add an event, click on the date you want to add the event to or click the "+ Create" button.

- Enter the event's details, including the event title, time, location, and description.

- You can set notifications, make it a Zoom meeting, and invite others by adding their email addresses.

6. Deleting Events:

- Click on the event you want to delete.

- Click on the trash bin icon or "Delete" to remove the event.

- You can choose to delete only the selected event or all events in the series.

7. Subscribing to Other Calendars:

- To subscribe to a calendar shared by someone else:

- Click on the "+ Create" button.

- Choose "Subscribe to calendar."

- Paste the shareable link you received from the calendar owner.

- Click "Add calendar."

8. Creating and Sharing a Public Calendar:

- Click on the "+ Create" button.

- Choose "New calendar."

- Provide a name for your public calendar (e.g., "Event Updates").

- Set your calendar's time zone.

- Under "Access permissions," check "Make available to public."

- Share the calendar's link with others.

9. Adding Events to a Public Calendar:

- Click on your public calendar to select it.

- Click on the date you want to add an event to or use the "+ Create" button.

- Enter event details, time, and other information.

- Save the event to add it to the public calendar.

10. Managing and Editing Public Calendars:

- Click on the three vertical dots next to the public calendar's name.

- Choose "Settings and sharing."

- You can adjust access permissions, add or remove events, and customize settings.

11. Customizing Event Details:

- For each event, you can:

- Set reminders and notifications.

- Add guest lists and send invitations.

- Include video conference links (e.g., Zoom meetings).

12. Accessing Your Calendar on Different Devices:

- Your Google Calendar is accessible on various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.

- Simply log in with your Google account to access and manage your calendar.