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Google Calendar has functionality beyond adding events.
Adding attachments to events saves time.
Appointment scheduling manages multiple meeting times.
As the default calendar app for a lot of Android phones, Google Calendar is the easiest way to keep track of your schedule. But if all you're doing is adding events, getting reminders about those events, and making sure you don't forget about important birthdays, you're missing out on some huge productivity and time-saving tweaks.
You probably know about Calendar's ability to automatically add Gmail events (that feature is on by default). When you get an email about an event, that event will pop up on your calendar on its own. But the calendar tool actually has several time-saving features that a lot of people miss. Here's a look at how to get more out of Google Calendar.
1. Add attachments to an event
If you've ever struggled to find a boarding pass while standing in line for a flight or a hotel confirmation number at the front desk, this one is for you. Calendar lets you attach files to any event, so you have your important information ready when you need it.
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