Gmail Calendar

The interface

The interface of Google Calendar was designed by Kevin Fox (who designed the second version of Gmail and Google Reader, similar to desktop calendar applications such as iCal on Microsoft Outlook or Mac OS X. Ajax-driven interfaces enable the user to view, add, and drag-and-drop events from one date to another without reloading the page. It supports visual modes like weekly, monthly and agenda. Users can "quick add" calendar events by writing standard English phrases, such as dinner with Michael tomorrow at 7:00 pm. "Users can also set the number of days to show in their custom view mode .
Content accessibility
Events are stored online, meaning that the calendar can be viewed from any location wherever there is internet access. This also means that no data is lost in case of failure of the user's hard drive. This application can import Microsoft Outlook calendar files (. Csv) and iCalendar files (. ICS, di fecto open calendaring file format), although at this stage this can only happen when all fields are in the US. Be in format. [Citation needed] Multiple calendars can be added and shared, allowing different levels of access for users. This enables collaboration and program sharing between groups. The general calendar is available for import into an account, it includes national holidays containing those from different countries. Also, users can add "live" iCalendar URLs which are updated regularly.

Calendar sharing
Google Calendar allows multiple calendars to be created and displayed in the same view. Each (public calendar) can be shared with specified people or all, with read-only or complete editing controls. In February 2009, Google turned off the option to search public calendars from the search field by removing the "Search Public Events" button. It also removed its public calendar gallery citing maintenance and usability issues.The company suggested adding calendars through an interesting calendar feature or via email to friends' requests, known as calendar URLs. Daily "to du" tasks cannot currently be shared between users.