Creating a Single Event in Calendar Using Click and Drag
You can quickly and easily create a new event in Calendar using the "click and drag" feature, either in day/week or monthly views. Here’s how:
To Create a Single Event in Calendar Using Click and Drag in Day/Week View
- Go to Calendar.
- Click on the desired start time and date you would like to create your event, drag to the desired end time, and then release the mouse button (drop).
- A pop-in window appears, showing the date and time. Enter an event title.
- (Optional) From the Calendar drop-down, you have the option to select your calendar.
- (Optional) Click Edit Event Details to add attendees and resources.
- Click Save.
Note: If there is a time or date conflict for the event you are creating, the event block will be red.
To Create a Single Event in Calendar Using Drag and Drop in Month View
- Go to Calendar.
- Click on the start day you would like to create your event, drag to the desired end time, and then release the mouse button (drop).
- A pop-in window appears, showing the date. Enter a new event title.
- (Optional) From the Calendar drop-down, you have the option to select your calendar.
- Click Save.
Note: In Month View, the event defaults to the entire day. Also, if there is a time or date conflict for the event you are creating, the event block will be red.