What Are the Different Google Calendar Event Types: Quick Introduction
Learn about the different types of events you can create.
When adding an event in Google Calendar, you need to select a calendar to create the event.
If you need the event on more than one calendar, first duplicate it and then change the calendar in the event settings, as per the steps below.
To choose the calendar, click the calendar info under Add description or attachments while creating an event.
Now you can:
Visibility settings:
Privacy settings:
When you change the privacy settings for an already existing event from “Private” to “Public” or the visibility settings from “Busy” to “Free,” the change will apply to your calendar but not to others’ calendars.
Learn about the different types of events you can create.
See how to add a new event step by step.
Appointment slots allow others to book an appointment with you in a specific time slot.
Let people know you are away from the office and automatically decline meetings.
Display a notification in your browser and ensure you will not forget about something.
You can add a task to your calendar and Google Tasks.
See when others are available and find the best time for your event.
Ask others to join your event and set up their permission level.
Invite others to join your event by sending them an email invitation.
Reserve a meeting room or other company resources for your event.
Specify where your event will take place.
Change what others can see about your event.
Choose if, when, and how you want to receive notifications about this event.
Add a description and attachments to your event.
Add a Google Meet video call link to your event.
Specify the calendar to create your event on.
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