Getting Started with Google Calendar

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using Google Calendar. It covers accessing Google Calendar, creating and managing events, setting up recurring events, sharing calendars, and creating team calendars. The tutorial also explores customizing calendar settings, using Google Calendar Labs, and employing keyboard shortcuts for efficiency. The video emphasizes collaboration through shared calendars and offers tips for optimizing calendar use.

What is the first step to access Google Calendar from the portal page?

• Click on the Google Sheets link

• Click on the Google Docs link

• Click on the Google Calendar link

• Click on the Google Drive link

How can you create a basic event on a specific date in Google Calendar?

• Double-click on the date

• Right-click on the date

• Click once on the date and type the event details

• Drag and drop the event from another date

What feature allows you to set an event to repeat every week?

• Event Recurrence

• Event Sharing

• Event Reminder

• Event Notification

How can you make a calendar public for others to view?

• By sending email invitations

• By making it public in the calendar settings

• By embedding it in a website

• By sharing the calendar link

How can you add a colleague's calendar to your own?

• By exporting their calendar

• By sharing your calendar with them

• By typing their name in the 'Other calendars' section

• By sending them a calendar invite

What is the purpose of creating a team calendar?

• To allow multiple people to edit and view events

• To restrict access to calendar events

• To manage personal events

• To create private reminders

How can you color-code events in Google Calendar?

• By applying a filter to the calendar

• By selecting a color for each event

• By changing the calendar theme

• By using the default color settings

Which setting allows you to receive SMS notifications for calendar events?

• Email notifications

• Mobile setup

• Event reminders

• Desktop alerts

What is the benefit of using keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar?

• To quickly navigate and change views

• To access hidden features

• To customize the calendar theme

• To share the calendar with others

What is the function of the 'labs' feature in Google Calendar?

• To set event reminders

• To enable experimental features

• To create new events

• To share calendars