Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TKOyxY2DW4videoConcepts covered:keyboard shortcuts, event creation, time zones, notifications, calendar sharing
The video provides a comprehensive guide on various tips and tricks to enhance productivity using Google Calendar, including keyboard shortcuts, mouse functionalities, creating events from emails, and managing notifications. It also covers advanced features like integrating with Microsoft Outlook, sharing calendars, and embedding calendars on websites.
Mastering Google Calendar: Tips and Tricks
Concepts covered:Google Calendar, keyboard shortcuts, mouse functionalities, event management, navigation tips
This chapter explores the best tips and tricks for using Google Calendar, focusing on keyboard shortcuts and mouse functionalities. It provides detailed instructions on how to navigate, create, and reschedule events efficiently using these tools.
Question 1
Pressing '?' shows Google Calendar shortcut keys.
Question 2
How do you specify event duration with a mouse?
Question 3
How can you view the next three days?
Question 4
CASE STUDY: You are planning a project timeline and need to switch between monthly and weekly views quickly in Google Calendar.
All of the following are correct applications of keyboard shortcuts except...
Question 5
CASE STUDY: You need to set up a series of events spanning multiple days for a conference in Google Calendar.
Select three correct ways to set up multi-day events.
Enhancing Calendar Efficiency with Notifications and Time Zones
Concepts covered:multiple notifications, event reminders, additional time zones, Gmail integration, calendar settings
This chapter explains how to set up multiple notifications for events to avoid missing them, including email reminders. It also covers adding additional time zones to your calendar and creating events directly from email threads in Gmail.
Question 6
You can display multiple time zones on your calendar.
Question 7
What details are pulled into a calendar event from an email?
Question 8
Why would displaying multiple time zones be useful?
Question 9
CASE STUDY: You have a crucial meeting tomorrow and tend to forget events. You want to ensure you receive multiple reminders for this meeting.
Which of the following is NOT a correct step?
Question 10
CASE STUDY: You want to ensure you never miss important meetings by setting multiple notifications.
Select three correct actions to set multiple notifications.
Efficient Calendar Management Tips
Concepts covered:Windows taskbar, Google Calendar, create shortcut, calendars of interest, new event
The chapter provides tips on how to efficiently manage your calendar using various tools and shortcuts. It covers adding the calendar to the Windows taskbar, creating new events quickly, and adding calendars of interest such as holidays and sports schedules.
Question 11
You can pin Google Calendar to the taskbar in Edge.
Question 12
How do you pin Google Calendar to the taskbar?
Question 13
How do you quickly access your calendar in Edge?
Question 14
CASE STUDY: You are a project manager who needs quick access to your calendar. You use Google Chrome and want to pin your calendar to the taskbar for easy access.
All of the following are steps to pin your calendar except...
Question 15
CASE STUDY: You want to make sure you don't miss any important holidays or events. You decide to add calendars of interest to your Google Calendar.
Select three correct steps to add calendars of interest.
Effective Google Calendar Management Tips
Concepts covered:Google Calendar, share calendar, integrate with Outlook, daily agenda email, change event ownership
This chapter provides various tips for effectively managing and sharing your Google Calendar. It covers how to share your calendar, request access to others' calendars, integrate Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook, receive daily agenda emails, adjust notification settings, create additional calendars, publish your calendar to a website, and change event ownership.
Question 16
You can receive a daily agenda email from Google Calendar.
Question 17
What is the first step to share your calendar?
Question 18
What is the benefit of creating additional calendars?
Question 19
CASE STUDY: You need to integrate your Google Calendar into Microsoft Outlook for better management.
All of the following are steps to integrate Google Calendar into Outlook except...
Question 20
CASE STUDY: You want to publish your Google Calendar to a Google Site for public viewing.
Select three correct steps to publish your calendar to a website.
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