Mar 9, 2026

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.

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`	Print
`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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