How to Make a Calendar in Google Docs

Creating a calendar in Google Docs is a simple way to organize schedules, plan events, and manage tasks. You can build one using tables or customize templates, with options like color coding and easy sharing to stay on track.

Steps to Create a Calendar In Google Docs

Creating blank document>Setting up the layout > Adding dates and month> Personalization

Step 1: Click on the plus (+) Icon

Before starting the project, we have to create a blank document where we will be making the calendar. To create the blank document, first, go to Google Docs template gallery/home screen will open. Select the blank document there.
👁 Click on the plus (+) Icon

Step 2: Go to the Insert tab and Select the Table

After opening the blank document. Our second step is to create the table for our calendar. To create a table of 7*7 blocks go to Insert then click on the Table and select 7 rows and 7 columns.

👁 Go to the Insert tab and Select the Table

After selecting the number of columns and rows a table will be formed in the blank document. where you can adjust the size of each row and column separately. You can also later add rows and columns by right-clicking on the cell.

Step 3: Choose a row and right-click on it, then opt for the "Merge Cell option.

Inside the table, we will merge the first row to write the name of the month and year. To merge the first row we will select the whole row and right-click on that row. Then we will click on "merge cell" to merge the first row.
👁 Choose a row and right-click on it, then opt for the "Merge Row" option.

Step 4: Adding dates and months to the calendar

Click on the cell where you want to add the date and simultaneously add all the dates in the calendar. To align the dates in the calendar in the center you can select the table can click on align then to center align.

👁 Adding dates and months to the calendar
Step 5: Adding background color to the cell

First, select the cell where you want to add the color then go to "background-color" and select the color of your background. To add color to holidays, do the same steps.

👁 Adding background color to the cell

Step 6: Preview the Calendar

👁 Preview

Steps to Change Page Orientation to Landscape

Step 1: Click on the File Menu and Select Page Setup

To flip your doc's orientation to landscape, go to "File" in the top-left corner click on page setup, and select Landscape to set your document into landscape mode. You can also change the color of the background from the same menu.

👁 Click on the File Menu and Select Page Setup

Step 2: Select Landscape in the Orientation

👁 Select Landscape in the Orientation

Free Calendar Templates in Google Docs

To get calendar templates you can visit https://thegoodocs.com/freebies/calendar-templates/

1. Weekly Schedule Template

You can download the weekly schedule from

https://thegoodocs.com/freebies/weekly-schedules/

👁 Weekly Schedule Template

2. Social Media Calendar Template

https://thegoodocs.com/freebies/social-media-calendars/

👁 Social Media Calendar Template

3. Weekly Event Calendar Template

https://thegoodocs.com/freebies/weekly-calendars/

👁 Weekly Event Calendar Template