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Dialog: New Event

How to Open

  • In Calendar: Click "+" or double-click on time slot
  • Agenda view: "New event" button
  • Quick action: Double-click opens event with slot's start time pre-filled

Fields

FieldRequiredDescription
TitleYesEvent name
Date & TimeYesStart and end; pre-filled when double-clicking slot
LocationNoPhysical or virtual venue
AttendeesNoEmail addresses; sends invitations
DescriptionNoNotes, agenda, links
Online MeetingNoLink for video conference (e.g. Jitsi, Teams)
RecurrenceNoDaily, weekly, monthly, yearly; end date or count
ReminderNoMinutes/hours before event (depends on provider)

Recurrence Options

  • Repeat: Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
  • Until: End date or "No end"
  • Count: e.g. "10 events"
  • Exceptions: Remove single instances from series (in event details)

Provider Selection

With multiple calendars connected (Microsoft, Nextcloud, OX):

  • Dropdown or selector for target calendar
  • Event is saved to chosen calendar
  • Default provider can be set in Settings

Scheduling Assistant

For events with attendees (email provided):

  • Open Scheduling Assistant
  • View attendee availability (Free/Busy)
  • Choose optimal time slot
  • Requirement: Attendee calendars must be queryable (e.g. Microsoft)

Workflow

  1. Open dialog (see How to Open)
  2. Enter title and date/time
  3. Optional: Location, attendees, description, recurrence
  4. Choose provider (when multiple)
  5. Save

📸 Screenshot: New Event / Create event

Meeting and event options (online meeting)

When Sparks online meeting is enabled, additional options are available for access, lobby, chat/polls/Q&A, recording, captions, meeting language, and transcripts (some features depend on your organization’s plan). Full overview: Event and meeting options.