Google Calendar just got a major upgrade. As productivity experts who've relied on it for years, we're excited to share the latest enhancements and how to access them.
Beyond seamless integrations—like syncing with Windows 10 taskbar via the Anniversary Update or email clients—the app's outdated design was holding it back. Apps like News, Keep, and Drive evolved, but Calendar lagged until now.
In October 2017, Google rolled out a worldwide redesign. Here's what changed and why it's worth switching.
The update may load automatically, but if you see the old interface, click Use new calendar in the upper right corner—available globally since October 18.
Confirm with Update Now.
To revert, click the gear icon and select Back to the classic calendar.
Note: G Suite users need admin approval.
This is Calendar's first major redesign since 2011, drawing from Material Design principles introduced in Android 2014 and now across Google's web apps.
Subtle yet impactful changes include a larger date bar for quick scanning, white event text with color accents (black optional), and an expanded left panel.
Views (day, week, month) now use a dropdown; a hamburger menu toggles full screen. Event details and settings are streamlined for easier navigation. Learn more about optimizing Google Calendar settings.
These additions supercharge productivity. Check out our full guide to 9 Google Calendar features for even more tips.
Previously limited, invitations now support hyperlinks and formatting. Links open in the event details pane—no more copy-paste errors. Elevate invites like a pro; compare to Microsoft Office templates. See how to create meeting templates or share your calendar.
Manage personal, work, and family calendars without clutter. Day view now displays them efficiently.
Select from the left panel.
Hover over names in events for full contact details—seamless with Google Contacts.
Missed the Undo? Recover from Gear > Trash.
Maximize space; toggle via Gear > Density and color > Information density > Compact. Customize on first load.
The redesign is a solid step forward, with more updates likely ahead. Prefer the classic? What's missing? Share in the comments—we value your insights.
