Directions: Settings > Calendar > Sharing (on the right hand side) > select 'make this calendar public' or share with specific people (and enter the email address(es). Further the events you put on your calendar(s) can be public or private.
Directions: When creating the event select Edit. On the bottom select visibility - calendar default, public, private.
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Embed calendar - you probably didn't know that you can create a (public) calendar and embed it in your website.
Directions: Go to Calendar>settings > select your calendar (it will be underlined and in blue). Halfway down the page you'll see Embed this calendar with the code to paste into your website.
Wouldn't this be a great idea for any small business or self-employed professional to gain more appointments? Allow clients/patients to view your schedule and book themselves in. One of the features of Google Calendar is the automatic email prompts every day.
Family use - create a family Google Calendar and give all your kids the log in. Have them put in their sports days, exam days and other important days. If one of you travels for work - put that in. Assign a different labeling colour to family members. This way everyone has access and knowledge of where everyone is and what is on the horizon.
Small Business use - This is a great way to track sales reps or different staff members' appointments, days off, movements. Chose one calendar to be the base, then add the other team members onto this calendar. It will show a joint team view.
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