Tutorial - Add Calendar Entry - Windows 8

Add and Edit Calendar Entries

Calendar is a handy Start screen app that enables you to organize your time by scheduling events and appointments. It is able to show you day, week and month views and with a click of the mouse or tap on the screen you can create a new event.

Both one-off events and repeating ones that occur every day, week or month can be created, and you can choose to be reminded before they occur so that you don’t forget about them. Calendar on the PC mirrors the calendar on Outlook.com and everything is synced with your online account.

Calendar will display upcoming events on the Start screen tile and in pop-up notifications on the screen. Let’s see how to create events and reminders.

Start Calendar

Click the Calendar tile on the Start screen and right-click anywhere on the screen. At the top and bottom are buttons to select the day, week or month. New creates a new Calendar event (Lower right hand side of the screen).

Add a Calendar Event

Click the New button to create a calendar event and set the time and date, or just click the time and day in the calendar. On the right is space for the title and notes.

The Duration

On the left is a box where the duration of the event can be selected in the pop-up list under How Long.

Set a Custom Duration

The maximum duration of an event is two hours, but if you select Custom in the How Long list, more controls appear and you can set the time at which the event finishes.

Set a Location

On the left is a box where the location of the event can be entered. It’s not compulsory and can be left blank.

Type in Names - Who

On the left is a box where you can type in, or select from the contact list, names of those that require an email. It’s not compulsory and can be left blank. If you type in an incorrect entry, you will notified in red type of the error.

Set the Reminder and Status

Click the Show More link (lower left) to reveal additional settings, such as a reminder. This can be from five minutes to a week before. Click the Status and set it to Free or Busy.

Save the New Event

Click the Save button at the top-right to return to the calendar and view the event. To edit or delete events, double-click them and make the changes or click the trash bin.

Saved Changes of Event

The event has been saved, and you can now view the event. To edit or delete events, double-click them and make the changes or click the trash bin.

Edit Changes or Delete Events

Once an event has been saved, and you have viewed the event. Changes may need to be made, or the event may require deletion. Double click on the event and make the changes or click the trash bin.