Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete List (2026)

Google Calendar keyboard shortcuts are single-key or key-combination commands that let you navigate views, create and edit events, and open the side panel without touching your mouse. To use them, enable shortcuts in Settings → Keyboard shortcuts, then press a key for example, C to create an event, or D / W / M to switch to day, week, or month view.

Once enabled, you can press ? at any time inside Google Calendar to pull up the full list on screen. Shortcuts work in any browser Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook, and a few keys differ by platform (we cover those below).

Quick start:

• Press C to create an event
• Press T to jump to today
• Press D / W / M for day, week, or month view
• Press G to go to a specific date
• Press / to search
• Press ? to see every shortcut on screen

How to enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar

Keyboard shortcuts are off by default in Google Calendar if you’ve pressed a key and nothing happened, this is almost always why. Here’s how to turn them on (takes about 15 seconds):

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. In the top-right corner, click the Settings gear icon, then choose Settings.
3. Under the General section, find Keyboard shortcuts and check the box next to Enable keyboard shortcuts.
4. Scroll to the bottom and click Save.

That’s it. To confirm it worked, return to your calendar and press ? if shortcuts are on, a panel listing every available key will appear on screen.

Note: Keyboard shortcuts only work in the web version of Google Calendar on a computer. They don’t work in the Android or iOS apps unless you connect an external physical keyboard (more on mobile below).

Navigation Shortcuts

Calendar views Shortcuts

Events & tasks Shortcuts

Side panel (Keep & Tasks) by platform

Google Calendar shortcuts: Mac vs Windows vs Chromebook

Good news the vast majority of Google Calendar shortcuts are the same on every platform. Keys like c (create), t (today), and d/w/m (views) work identically whether you’re on Windows, Mac, or a Chromebook, in any browser.

Only two commands change depending on your operating system:

Everything else in the lists above is the same across all three.

Do Google Calendar shortcuts work on mobile or iPad?

Not by default. Keyboard shortcuts only work in the web version of Google Calendar on a computer. The Android and iOS apps don’t support them through the touchscreen.

There’s one exception: if you connect a physical external keyboard to an Android tablet or an iPad, many shortcuts will work in Google Calendar through a mobile browser or with an attached keyboard. On an iPad with a Magic Keyboard or similar, for example, you can use keys like c, t, and the view shortcuts once shortcuts are enabled in settings. But on a phone with no keyboard, there’s no shortcut support you’ll use taps and gestures instead.

If you want keyboard-style speed on mobile, the practical alternatives are widgets, the “+” quick-add button, and voice input via Google Assistant.

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar on your computer, click the Settings gear in the top-right corner and choose Settings, then under the General section check Enable keyboard shortcuts and click Save. Shortcuts are off by default, so this step is required before any key will work.

Why aren’t my Google Calendar shortcuts working?

The most common reason is that shortcuts are turned off they’re disabled by default and must be enabled in Settings → Keyboard shortcuts. Other causes: your cursor is inside a text or search field (press Esc first), the page hasn’t fully loaded yet, or you’re using the mobile app, which doesn’t support shortcuts without an external keyboard. To confirm shortcuts are on, press ? if a shortcut list appears, they’re working.

What is the shortcut to create an event in Google Calendar?

Press c from any calendar view to open the full event creation screen. To cancel without saving, press Esc.

How do I switch between day, week, and month views?

Press 1 or d for day view, 2 or w for week view, and 3 or m for month view. 4 or x opens custom view, and 5 or a opens Agenda (Schedule) view.

Do Google Calendar shortcuts work on Mac and Windows?

Yes almost all shortcuts are identical on both. The only differences are Save (Ctrl + s on Windows, ⌘ + s on Mac) and the side panel shortcut for Keep and Tasks. Every other key, like c, t, and the view shortcuts, works the same way.

How do I see the full list of shortcuts inside Google Calendar?

Press ? (Shift + /) anywhere in Google Calendar on the web. A panel listing every available keyboard shortcut appears on screen handy when you forget a key.

Final thoughts

Once you’ve enabled keyboard shortcuts, Google Calendar stops being a tool you click through and becomes one you fly through. You don’t need to memorize all 31 at once start with the handful you’ll use every day: c to create an event, t to jump to today, d / w / m to switch views, and g to go to any date. Within a week, your hands will reach for them automatically.

Keep the full list close while you build the habit. You can press ? inside Google Calendar anytime to see every shortcut on screen, or grab our free cheat sheet to keep next to your desk.

The fastest Google Calendar users rarely touch their mouse they enable shortcuts once and let a few key presses do the work of a dozen clicks.

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