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Steps on How to Create an Event in Google Calendar
Environment
Applies to Windows or Mac, Google Chrome, etc.
Steps
Create an Event
1.On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. Click the space next to the date you want to add an event to.
3. Add a title and time for your event.
4. Clicking on the add guest line will allow you to add people to the event. Type the name of the person you would like to invite. If they have an @manhattan.edu email their name will appear when you type it but if they are an external person you will need to type in their email address.
5. If you are having a virtual meeting you can click the "Add Google Meet video conferencing" button. This will generate a Google Meet link that participants can click on the join the meet directly from the calendar invite.
6. When creating the event you can also add a Room. This means you can add a room from on campus that is outfitted with a Chrome Box for Meetings device. You can search for the room by typing in its name.
7. You can also add a location of where you want the event to be or a description of the the event.
8. When creating the event you are also able to choose the edit access of the participants of the event. This can be done by selecting "More options" when creating an event and then selecting the desired guest permissions. If you do not wish guests to have a certain permission make sure to uncheck the box
7. Click Save. Calendar will automatically create an event at the time you set.
For more help, please contact ITS at its@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7973.