Busy Search in Google Calendar

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Question

How do I perform a busy search in Google Calendar?

Environment

  • Google Calendar

Information

Answer

By default, you can busy search all faculty and staff at GRCC. You will not be able to see any event details unless the individual has shared them with you or made their calendar public.

Meet with...

  1. Click on Search for people in the left-hand sidebar.
  2. Type in the desired person's name.
    • This will auto-populate with the GRCC directory.
  3. The person's calendar will appear over your calendar for a quick view.

Suggested Times

  1. Create a new event.
  2. Click More options.
  3. In the Add guests box, type the name of the person or people you want to invite.
  4. Under the list of guests, click Suggested times.
    • Suggested times searches all guests' calendars to find a time that works best for everyone.

Find a Time

  1. Create a new event.
  2. Click More options.
  3. In the Add guests box, type the name of the person or people you want to invite.
  4. Next to "Event Details," click the Find a time tab.
  5. Guests' calendars will be displayed side-by-side, and you will be able to select an open time.
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