Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you forgot to set your Google Calendar to vacation mode? Well, no worries. In this article, we are going to show you how to set your Google Calendar to vacation mode in a few easy steps.
Firstly, log in to your Google account and open up your Google Calendar. Once you are on the calendar page, look for the gear icon located at the top right corner of the screen. Click on it and select the ‘Settings’ option from the drop-down menu.
Now that you’re on the settings page, look for the ‘Event Settings’ section. Under this section, click on the ‘Event Defaults’ option.
Here, you will see a checkbox that says ‘Automatically add invitations’. Uncheck this box.
Next, scroll down until you see the ‘Availability’ section. Under this section, there is an option labeled ‘Show me as’. Click on it and select ‘Out of office’ from the drop-down menu.
Once you have selected ‘Out of office’, a calendar will appear where you can choose the dates that you will be out of office. Select your start date and end date and click save at the bottom of the page.
Congratulations! You have successfully set your Google Calendar to vacation mode! Now anyone who tries to schedule an event with you during this time will see that you are unavailable.
In conclusion, setting your Google Calendar to vacation mode is a simple process that can save you from unwanted invitations and scheduling conflicts while out of office. Remember to uncheck the ‘Automatically add invitations’ box and select ‘Out of office’ under availability before selecting your start and end dates.