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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Add an appointment to Google Calendar

Save the date, time and reminder in Google Calendar.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 3 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Open Calendar

Tap the Google Calendar app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Calendar highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Calendar

Tap the Google Calendar app.

Example Home screen screen with Calendar highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap Create

Tap Create (the plus button) at the bottom right.

Example screen with tap create highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Event

Example Calendar screen with Event highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Give it a clear name

Tap Add title and type what the appointment is for.

Example Add event screen with Add title highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Set the date and time

Choose the correct start and end date and time. Check whether the time is morning or afternoon.

Example Add event screen with Start time highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Add useful details

Swipe up if needed, then add the location, people or notification you want.

Example Add event screen with Add notification highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Save and check

Tap Save. Return to that date and make sure the appointment appears at the right time.

Example Add event screen with Save highlighted.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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