Creating Recurring Events
1
Create a new event
Click + New Event or click a time slot.
2
Fill in event details
Add title, time, location, and participants.
3
Enable recurrence
Click Does not repeat to open recurrence options.
4
Choose pattern
Select how often the event should repeat.
5
Save
The recurring series is created.
Recurrence Patterns
Daily
Event repeats every day:- Every day: Includes weekends
- Every weekday: Monday through Friday only
- Every X days: Custom interval (e.g., every 2 days)
- Daily standups
- Daily check-ins
- Routine reviews
Weekly
Event repeats on specific days each week:- Same day each week: e.g., every Monday
- Multiple days: e.g., every Monday and Thursday
- Every X weeks: Custom interval (e.g., every other week)
- Weekly team meetings
- Regular one-on-ones
- Sprint ceremonies
Bi-Weekly
Event repeats every two weeks:- Falls on the same day
- Skips alternate weeks
- Useful for less frequent check-ins
- Bi-weekly sprints
- Alternating schedules
- Periodic reviews
Monthly
Event repeats once a month:- Same date: e.g., the 15th of each month
- Same day: e.g., first Monday of each month
- Every X months: Custom interval
- Monthly reviews
- End-of-month deadlines
- Regular monthly meetings
Yearly
Event repeats once a year:- Same date each year
- Anniversary reminders
- Annual reviews
- Birthdays
- Annual planning
- Yearly reviews
Recurrence Options
Start Date
When the recurring series begins:- Defaults to the event date
- Can be set to a future date
End Conditions
Choose when the series ends:| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Never | Events continue indefinitely |
| After X occurrences | Ends after a specific number of events |
| On date | Ends on a specific date |
Managing Recurring Events
Editing Single Occurrences
Change just one event in the series:1
Click the event
Open the specific occurrence you want to change.
2
Make your changes
Edit time, location, participants, etc.
3
Choose scope
When prompted, select This event only.
4
Save
Only this occurrence is changed.
Editing the Entire Series
Change all events in the series:1
Click any event in the series
Open any occurrence.
2
Make your changes
Edit the properties you want to change.
3
Choose scope
Select All events or This and future events.
4
Save
Changes apply to selected events.
Edit Options
When editing a recurring event:| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| This event only | Changes only this occurrence |
| This and future events | Changes this and all future occurrences |
| All events | Changes every event in the series |
Deleting Occurrences
Remove individual events:- Open the event to delete
- Click Delete
- Choose This event only
- The rest of the series continues
Deleting the Series
Remove the entire recurring series:- Open any event in the series
- Click Delete
- Choose All events
- Confirm deletion
Exceptions
Sometimes you need to skip or modify specific occurrences.Skipping an Occurrence
To skip one event in a series (like a meeting on a holiday):- Open the specific occurrence
- Click Delete
- Choose This event only
- The other events remain
Rescheduling an Occurrence
Move just one event to a different time:- Open the specific occurrence
- Change the date or time
- Choose This event only
- Save the change
Common Patterns
Weekly Team Meeting
Bi-weekly One-on-One
Monthly Review
Daily Standup (Weekdays)
Best Practices
Set realistic recurrence
Set realistic recurrence
Don’t over-schedule. Too many recurring meetings can overwhelm calendars. Question whether every recurring meeting is necessary.
Review recurring events regularly
Review recurring events regularly
Periodically audit your recurring events. Cancel or adjust ones that are no longer useful.
Use exceptions wisely
Use exceptions wisely
It’s fine to skip or reschedule individual occurrences. This keeps the series intact while accommodating real-world schedule changes.
Include clear descriptions
Include clear descriptions
Since recurring events happen often, make sure the description includes context for regular attendees and newcomers alike.
Consider time zones
Consider time zones
For teams across time zones, choose times that work reasonably for everyone, or rotate times periodically.
Troubleshooting
Changed event affecting wrong occurrences
Changed event affecting wrong occurrences
When editing, make sure you select the correct scope (this event only, this and future, or all events).
Recurring event not appearing
Recurring event not appearing
- Check the start date is in the past or present
- Verify the recurrence pattern is correct
- Make sure it wasn’t accidentally deleted
Can't edit past occurrences
Can't edit past occurrences
Past events may have limited editing options. You can typically only modify future occurrences.
