If you use Google Calendar as your primary meeting organizer, you might be interested to know that Google has released a new update to the calendar app. With this latest update, Google added the ability to share events with specific people or groups of people such as your family, co-workers, friends and clients. With this newly implemented feature in place, it will no longer be necessary for individuals to call each other up and set meetings – simply share what you need on the third party tool built into the calendar app.
Google Calendar Widgets
The ability to share events features that was just discovered allows you to add various items into your personal calendar. This includes adding a photo, status update, location, or check-in. If you already use a Google Calendar, this tool might encourage you to put family members on there who won’t get their own screens.
From widget to menu button
Gmail, months ago, introduced a calendar tool that has changed the way most people take notes. Now with Gmail Calendar widget and email menu icon you can share events with everyone in your life in seconds. All they need to do is click on the button.
The new functionality for event sharing
The new functionality for event sharing allows Google Calendar users to share events with friends and family members. This makes it easier to be in touch with family and appointments, since everyone involved has access to the event. On the outside, Google Calendar states that this can create “a smoother scheduling experience between collaborators.”
Event types to share with the right audience
Blogger Ji Lee first wrote about the new feature,
Blog post: “I think this is one of many things that all have their pros and cons but I’m still excited to share something that helps people.”
Google’s new feature is called Google Calendar events.
This feature allows you to set up ” Events ” that someone who you’ve shared your calendar with can see on their own.
The event categories include Birthday and non-Birthday, Wedding, Wedding reception or party, Engagement party, Retreat, Current and next vacation destination, Individual time off plan (for example PTO)
So if someone is invited to your family dinner throw them an event type so they can stay updated on what’s going on in your family dinner.
Event settings by preference
Google Calendar has added a new feature to allow event settings by preference. Users are now able to assign different settings to different people and create custom fields that can be viewed by others. These settings work for both online and offline schedules.
Takeaways
Google Calendar now lets you share events with a wide range of people rather than just your own contacts. With the app’s new update, you can start or allow someone else to start sharing their event dates with everyone in their Google Calendar.
Google Calendar Widgets
Google calendar widgets are interactive elements which can be placed in other people’s google calendars. This allows you to share an event with specific people based on their schedules. For example, if you want to remember an important appointment that you’ll have with your boss once a week, a widget will show up in his or her calendar months ahead of time letting him or her know about the event. You can also see what the other person is doing at any given time and set reminders for yourself when necessary,
From widget to menu button
Google calendar lets you invite your friends, share what’s happening on your social media and embed it in amazing ways. Now, with a widget and a menu button, sharing an event is as simple as tapping!
The new functionality for event sharing
Google has made it easier to share calendar events with both coworkers, students, and friends now by allowing them to comment on their own submissions. They also conveniently provide the option to add an event comment and reminder in your email inbox so participants will be informed and reminded of what’s happening. There are several other updates, including a new option to share the location of events with everyone else who is attending.
Event types to share with the right audience
With the latest updates to Google Calendar, now you can share your events with different groups. If you have a work event on your calendar, you can send it to your boss so he doesn’t forget. For more personal events, go ahead and share that restaurant reservation with your spouse or friends!
Event settings by preference
Google Calendar users can now set their events to notify the people they choose. They can make themselves the default sharing recipient and if they change those to be something like work, a spouse, or even granny, Google Calendar will only send an event message to that individual.
Takeaways
One of Google Calendar’s newest features lets those with the app send a gift in the form of cards or photos to share reminders and important events with their colleagues and friends.