How to Cancel a Google Calendar Event
Emergencies, accidents, personal necessities, and other possible reasons may occur that canceling Google Calendar events needs to happen. So if you come across the need to cancel an event on Google Calendar, just follow these steps.
How to Cancel a Google Calendar Event
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Step 1: Delete an Event in Your Google Calendar Account
Open your Google Calendar main page on a web browser and locate the event in the main calendar field. Click on the event to open a small popup window on your Google Calendar page, then select the “Delete event” option (trashcan icon) located on the top. A prompt will appear asking whether or not to notify event guests about the event cancellation.
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Step 2: Delete an Event You’re Invited to in Google Calendar
Find the intended event in the main calendar field of your Google Calendar page. Open the details popup by clicking on the event before selecting “Remove from This Calendar” (trashcan icon) on top, which provides an option to undo the action if desired. The event organizer will automatically receive a notification about your declining the event.
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Step 3: Cancel All Calendar Events on Your Google Calendar Page
Go to your Google Calendar main page and expand the “My Calendars” list in the left menu panel by clicking on its name label. Hover your cursor over the target calendar and click on the three dots, then select the “Settings and Sharing” option in the dropdown menu. Scroll down to the Remove Calendar section and click on the Delete button.
Is there a page where I can find my canceled events in Google Calendar?
Yes, you can find canceled events on the Trash page. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select Trash in the dropdown list.
How do I restore a Google Calendar event after canceling it?
To restore a canceled event on your Trash page, check the corresponding box in the list and select “Restore all selected” (turned arrow icon).
How long will a canceled event stay on the Trash page?
The Trash page keeps canceled events for 30 days before completely deleting them.