Retracting/Deleting an Event in Google Calendar

Summary

Instructions to delete and retract events made within Google Calendar.

Body

Question

How do I retract an event that I sent to someone?

 

Environment

  • Google Calendar

 

Resolution

  1. Click the event in your calendar
  2. Click the Delete event icon (trash can icon)
  3. If guests were invited Google will prompt you to notify them:
    1. Add optional cancellation message
    2. Select Send or Don't Send, for cancellation email.

Note: Deleted events remain in a calendar's trash for approximately 30 days and can be restored if needed.

Details

Details

Article ID: 1058
Created
Mon 1/21/19 11:36 AM
Modified
Wed 4/8/26 11:02 AM
Accessibility Check
Yes