Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete List
Google Calendar has a full set of keyboard shortcuts that let you navigate, create events, and switch views without touching the mouse. They’re off by default — here’s how to turn them on, plus the complete shortcut list.
Enable Keyboard Shortcuts First
Shortcuts are disabled by default. To turn them on:
- Go to calendar.google.com.
- Click the gear icon (⚙️) → Settings.
- In the General section, scroll to Keyboard shortcuts.
- Select Keyboard shortcuts on.
- Click Save at the top.
Once enabled, press ? at any time in Google Calendar to see a quick reference overlay.
Navigation Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
J or N | Next period (next week in week view, next month in month view, etc.) |
K or P | Previous period |
T | Jump to today |
G | Go to a specific date (opens a date picker) |
View Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
1 or D | Day view |
2 or W | Week view |
3 or M | Month view |
4 or X | Custom view (4 days or whatever you’ve set) |
5 or A | Schedule / Agenda view |
6 or Y | Year view |
Creating Events
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
C | Create a new event (opens full event editor) |
Q | Open quick create dialog (all-day event) |
Shift + C | Open quick create dialog (timed event) |
E | Edit the selected event |
Backspace or Delete | Delete the selected event |
⌘Z or Z | Undo last action |
⌘S or ⌘Enter | Save event |
Escape | Back to calendar view |
Searching and Managing
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
/ | Focus the search bar |
Shift + = or + | Focus “Search for people to meet” |
S | Open Settings |
⌘/ or ? | Show keyboard shortcut help overlay |
⌘P | |
Alt + ⌘ + . | Jump to side panel (next) |
Alt + ⌘ + , | Jump to side panel (previous) |
Navigating Events
When you have an event selected (clicked once to open the preview):
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
E | Open full edit view |
Backspace / Delete | Delete the event |
Escape | Close the preview |
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Shortcuts
Use G to jump to any date. Faster than clicking through months in the mini-calendar. Type a date like “March 15” or “15 march” and press Enter.
T is your reset button. When you’re deep in future months reviewing availability, T snaps you back to today immediately.
A (Agenda view) for quick scanning. Switch to agenda view to see a linear list of upcoming events without the grid layout. Useful for quickly checking what’s on this week.
C vs Q / Shift+C for new events. Use C for the full editor (guests, reminders, location). Use Q or Shift+C to pop open a quick create dialog when you just need to block time fast.
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