{"id":86939,"date":"2022-06-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=86939"},"modified":"2024-10-24T00:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T04:03:44","slug":"23-handy-google-calendar-keyboard-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/23-handy-google-calendar-keyboard-shortcuts\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Handy Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone who uses Google Calendar on a computer should learn at least some of the handy Google Calendar keyboard shortcuts. We\u2019ll run through shortcuts that let you view, navigate, and work with your calendar more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve discussed why Google Calendar is the best online calendar service. Since then, we\u2019ve discovered even more ways to integrate Google Calendar into your life, especially if you\u2019re using Google Workspace. For example, if you want to add weather to your calendar<\/a>, use Gcal notifications to support Atomic Habits<\/em><\/a>, or sync Slack with your Google Calendar<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered. Many iPhone and Mac users have found they like Google Calendar better than iCal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Regardless of how you use Google Calendar\u2014whether via Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari, or a web browser on your Linux machine\u2014these keyboard shortcuts will improve your experience. There aren\u2019t very many shortcuts, so with a bit of practice, you can memorize them all, especially since many of them are standard shortcuts you already use in other programs like Microsoft Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to Turn on Keyboard Shortcuts in Google Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You access Google Calendar via web browser, so it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re on a Windows PC or an Android or Apple device. Note that keyboard shortcuts only work when you\u2019re using a computer. These keyboard shortcuts won\u2019t work on your iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You have to enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar to get them to work, unlike other Google apps like Google Docs or Gmail (or even Microsoft Office), where keyboard shortcuts just work automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar, follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit Google Calendar in a browser and sign in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select the Settings<\/strong> icon in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scroll down to the section called Keyboard shortcuts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Make sure the checkbox labeled Enable keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> is checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>6 Shortcuts for Viewing Your Google Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are six ways you can view your Google calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n