5 time-saving Google Calendar tricks you should be using

If you’re still using Google Calendar like it’s 2009—just punching in appointments and letting it ride—you’re leaving productivity on the table.

While we’re all drowning in digital noise, the single best thing you can do is carve out some actual, useful time. These five tricks are simple to implement, and they turn your basic calendar into a surprisingly effective time-management copilot.

So, stop scheduling and start planning.

The shortcut-iest shortcuts

You know what’s less efficient than a two-hour conference call? Constantly clicking the “Create” button or dragging your mouse to the next available time slot.

Instead, just hit the C key on your keyboard.

The event creation box pops up instantly, ready for you to title your meeting and select a time. It’s basic, but the cumulative