Calendar

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Identify the basics for adding, editing, and deleting items in a SharePoint calendar. Usually, only a Group Owner can create a new calendar, while users can add, edit, and delete calendar items.

Add a Calendar Item

There are two Calendars view 1) list view and 2) calendar view.

List View

1. If you do not see your calendar, click on the ribbon Site Actions à View All Site Content.
2. If your calendar is on your web page, click on the Add new event link at the bottom of the calendar list.
3. Complete the form and click on Save.

Calendar View

There are several ways to add an event in the Calendar view.

For Reoccurring Events

1. Mouse over the date that you want for your event.  Click on the + Add link that appears.
2. Complete the form and click on Save.

For Single Events

1. In the Calendar view, double click on the date for your event.
2. Move your mouse over the start time of your event and double click.
3. Complete the form and click on Save.

Edit List Items in SharePoint Calendar             

1. Mouse over the list item that you want to edit. Move your cursor over the column item that shows in a different color.
2. Click on the down arrow and select Edit Item.
3. Make your changes and click on the Save button. Be sure there is a value for each item with a red asterisk.

Add an Additional Calendar to Site

1. Go to Site Actions > More Options
2. Select List > Calendar
3. Provide name and click ok
4. Go to Page and click Site Actions > Edit Page
5. Click Add Web part
6. Select your calendar from Lists and Libraries Section.

Delete a Calendar Item

List View

1. Click the box next to the item that you want to delete.
2. Click Delete Item.
3. Click on OK to confirm the deletion.

Calendar View

1. Mouse over the item that you want to delete. Double click on the event
2. Click on Delete Item.
3. Click on OK to confirm the deletion.

Color Code Calendar

APAN does not offer this feature with the current version of SharePoint.

This can be done using JavaScript, but this is not a supported item APAN Support provides.

For more information on how to use this search the Internet as there are several instances online in how this may be done.