1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
   
2. Optional: If you want to add guests to your event, on the left click Search for people and start typing the names of your guests.
   
3. Click any time on the calendar that doesn't already have an event scheduled.
   
4. Add a title to the event, and any event details.
   
5. Click Save.
   

Tip: To create a longer event, drag your mouse down the page while you're selecting the time.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
   
2. Optional: If you want to add guests to your event, on the left click Search for people and start typing the names of your guests.
   
3. In the top left corner, click Create .
   
4. Add a title to the event, and any event details.
   
5. At the top of the page, click Save.
   

You can quickly create an event for a specific time if you see "Add title and time" in the text box.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
   
2. Click the space next to date you want to add an event to.
   
3. Add a title and time for your event.
   
4. Click Save. Calendar will automatically create an event at the time you set.
   

Examples:

• Tennis practice at 5pm
  
• Dinner at 7pm
  

Tip: You can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + C to quickly create an event in any view.

You can create a calendar event from a Gmail message. The calendar event automatically invites people on the Gmail message, and includes the Gmail message in the calendar event description.

1. On your computer, go to Gmail.
   
2. Open the message.
   
3. At the top, click More   Create event.
   
   • Google Calendar creates an event, copying the Gmail message title and text.
     
   • Google Calendar automatically invites people related to the Gmail message.
     

     Tip: To invite more people, on the right under "Guests," enter an email address.
     

4. You can change the event time, date, and location.
   
5. When you're done, click Save.
   

Important: Event settings, like guest permissions, aren't transferred over when you create an event from Gmail.