Creating a New Event
There are multiple ways to create events in Chronos Calendar:Creating from Calendar View
Click a Date/Time
Click on any date or time slot in your calendar view. This automatically opens the event creation modal with the selected date and time pre-filled.
Add Event Details
The event modal opens with focus on the title field. Start typing your event name immediately.
Configure Time and Details
Adjust the time, add a description, location, and other details as needed (see sections below).
Event Modal Interface
The event creation modal provides a clean, organized interface for all event details:Title and Description
At the top of the modal:- Title field - Enter your event name (e.g., “Team Meeting”)
- Description field - Add optional details, notes, or agenda items
- Press Tab to move between fields
- The title field is automatically focused when the modal opens
Event titles are required. You’ll see a validation error if you try to save an event without a title.
Time Settings
The time section (marked with a clock icon) allows you to set when your event occurs:Timed Events
Set Start Time
Use the start time picker to select when your event begins. The time is displayed in 24-hour or 12-hour format based on your system settings.
Set End Time
Use the end time picker to select when your event ends. Chronos Calendar defaults to a 1-hour duration.
All-Day Events
Select Date Range
When all-day mode is enabled:
- Time pickers are hidden
- Only date pickers are shown
- The event will last the entire day(s) selected
Location
Add a physical or virtual location to your event:- Click the location field (marked with a pin icon)
- Type any location text:
- Physical addresses (“123 Main St, New York, NY”)
- Room names (“Conference Room B”)
- Virtual meeting links (“https://zoom.us/j/123456”)
- The location appears in the event details and is synced to Google Calendar
Guest Management
The guests field allows you to invite attendees:- Enter email addresses of people you want to invite
- Multiple guests can be separated by commas
- Guests receive calendar invitations via Google Calendar
- Guest responses sync back from Google Calendar
Currently, Chronos Calendar displays the guest input field. Full guest management features including seeing responses and managing attendee lists are planned for future updates.
Event Properties
Event Colors
Personalize events with colors:- Click the colored circle in the bottom-left of the modal
- Select from available event colors
- Colors appear as a border on your event in the calendar view
- Event colors are independent of calendar colors
Event colors are synced to Google Calendar and will appear in both Chronos Calendar and Google’s apps.
Recurrence
The recurrence section shows “Does not repeat” by default:- Recurring events are displayed from Google Calendar
- Direct creation of recurring events in Chronos is planned for future releases
- For now, create recurring events in Google Calendar and they’ll sync to Chronos
Availability Status
The “Busy” indicator shows your availability:- Busy (default) - Marks time as unavailable in your calendar
- Status affects how others see your availability when scheduling meetings
- This setting syncs to Google Calendar
Editing Events
Edit any event by clicking on it in your calendar view:Modify Details
Make changes to any field:
- Update the title or description
- Change the time or date
- Modify the location
- Adjust the event color
- Toggle all-day mode on or off
The “Update event” button appears grayed out until you make changes. This prevents accidental empty updates.
Quick Edits
For fast adjustments:- Drag events to different dates/times in calendar view (drag-and-drop editing)
- Resize events by dragging their edges to change duration
- All changes sync immediately to Google Calendar
Deleting Events
Remove events you no longer need:Confirm Deletion
A confirmation prompt appears:
- “Delete?” message is displayed
- Click “Yes” to confirm deletion
- Click “No” to cancel
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up event management with keyboard shortcuts:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Esc | Close the event modal |
Enter | Save the event (when not in textarea) |
Tab | Move to the next field |
Selecting the Right Calendar
When creating a new event, Chronos Calendar automatically selects a calendar:- First visible calendar - If you have calendars shown in your view, the first visible calendar is selected
- First available calendar - If no calendars are visible, the first calendar from any account is used
- Primary calendar - Often defaults to your primary Google Calendar
In the current version, the calendar selector is automatic. Future updates will allow you to manually choose which calendar to create events in.
Event Modal Behavior
Opening the Modal
- Smooth slide-up animation from the bottom
- Title field is automatically focused
- Calendar view remains visible in the background
- Modal appears centered at the bottom of the screen
Closing the Modal
Multiple ways to close the event modal:- Click the X button in the top-right corner
- Press the Escape key
- Click outside the modal (on the darkened background)
- Save or delete the event
The modal has a gentle slide-down animation when closing, providing smooth visual feedback.
Best Practices
Use Descriptive Titles
Create clear, concise event titles that make sense at a glance. Include key information like meeting topics or event types.
Add Locations
Always include location information, especially for in-person meetings. Add virtual meeting links for remote events.
Set Accurate Times
Double-check start and end times before creating events. Include buffer time for travel or preparation when needed.
Use All-Day for Full-Day Events
Use all-day events for holidays, vacations, and deadlines rather than timed events spanning 24 hours.
Add Descriptions
Use the description field for agendas, notes, or important details that don’t fit in the title.
Color Code Events
Use consistent colors for event types (e.g., blue for meetings, green for personal events) to quickly scan your calendar.
Troubleshooting
Event Not Saving
Missing Title
Missing Title
Events require a title. Make sure you’ve entered text in the title field before clicking “Create event”.
Invalid Time Range
Invalid Time Range
Ensure the end time is after the start time. Chronos Calendar validates time ranges before saving.
Network Error
Network Error
Check your internet connection. Events cannot be saved without connectivity to Google Calendar’s servers.
Calendar Sync Issue
Calendar Sync Issue
If events aren’t saving, check if the target calendar needs reauthorization (look for the ⚠️ icon in the calendar visibility panel).
Event Not Appearing
- Check Calendar Visibility - Ensure the calendar containing the event is visible in the visibility panel
- Verify Date Range - Make sure you’re viewing the correct date range in calendar view
- Check Filters - Confirm no filters are hiding the event
- Refresh the Page - Force a sync by refreshing your browser
Time Zone Issues
All events respect your calendar’s time zone settings:- Events are created in the calendar’s default time zone
- Times display in your local time zone
- Time zones are synced from Google Calendar settings
Advanced Features
Multi-Day Events
Create events spanning multiple days:- Set the start date and end date to different days
- Works for both timed and all-day events
- Multi-day timed events show the full duration in calendar view
- Multi-day all-day events appear as a continuous bar across the calendar
Event Validation
Chronos Calendar validates events before saving:- ✅ Title must not be empty
- ✅ End time must be after start time
- ✅ Dates must be valid
- ✅ All-day events must have at least one full day
Coming Soon
Features planned for future releases:- Manual calendar selection when creating events
- Full recurring event creation and editing
- Complete guest management with response tracking
- Event reminders and notifications configuration
- Drag-and-drop event rescheduling
- Event templates for common meeting types
Next Steps
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