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Google Calendar finally has more color options for events

Google Calendar now offers up to 200 custom color choices via an RGB color picker, replacing the previous 11 color limit to help users manage tasks and events. This update aims to provide more flexibility and personalization for users. A separate update for big screen compatibility is also rolling out. The change is expected to enhance the overall user experience.

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What changed

Google Calendar now offers an RGB color picker with up to 200 custom color choices for events, replacing the previous 11 color limit.

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  1. Google Calendar expands color options for events

    Google Calendar now offers up to 200 custom color choices via an RGB color picker, replacing the previous 11 color limit to help users manage tasks and events. This update aims to provide more flexibility and personalization for users. A separate update for big screen compatibility is also rolling out. The change is expected to enhance the overall user experience.

    Why it matters

    The update is part of Google's efforts to improve its productivity tools. Google Calendar is a widely used application for managing schedules and events. The previous color limit was restrictive, and this update provides users with more options to categorize and visualize their events. This change can help users better organize their time and tasks.

    What to watch next

    • Google's plans for further updates to Google Calendar
    • user adoption rates of the new color options
    • potential updates to other Google productivity tools
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  2. Google Calendar expands color options and big screen support

    Google Calendar users can now access up to 200 custom color choices via an RGB color picker. This replaces the previous 11 color limit to help users manage tasks and events. A separate update for big screen compatibility is also rolling out.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Calendar increased its event color options from 11 to up to 200 custom choices.
    • A full RGB color picker provides the new color options.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Google is rolling out an update to Google Calendar to better accommodate big screens.
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  3. Google Calendar now offers over 200 custom color options for events

    Google Calendar has expanded its color options for events, allowing users to choose from a wider range of colors. The previous limit of 11 colors has been increased, and users can now select from up to 200 custom color choices. This update aims to improve the visual management of events and tasks on the calendar. The new color options are available through a full RGB color picker.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Calendar has removed its previous 11-color limit for event customization.
    • Users now have access to a full RGB color picker.
    • The new color options allow for up to 200 custom color choices.
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  4. Google Calendar introduces custom RGB color picker

    Google Calendar has removed its previous 11-color limit for event customization. Users now have access to a full RGB color picker. This allows for up to 200 custom color choices.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Calendar replaced its 11-color limit with a full RGB color picker.
    • Users can now choose from up to 200 custom colors for events.
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  5. Google Calendar Expands Event Color Options

    Google Calendar is increasing the number of colors available for event customization. Users can now move beyond the previous limit of 11 colors. The update includes more default options and a custom RGB picker.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Calendar is adding more than 11 colors for customizing events.
    • Users can access a larger set of default colors and a custom RGB picker.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Google Calendar is adding 200 event colors.
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  6. Google Calendar Expands Event Color Options

    Google Calendar has introduced a wider range of colors for personalizing individual events. Users can now access a larger set of default colors and a custom RGB picker. The update is rolling out to personal accounts and Google Workspace customers.

    What's confirmed:

    • Google Calendar increased the number of default event colors from 11 to 24.
    • Users can now access up to 200 custom event colors.
    • A full RGB color picker is available for event customization.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The rollout for Google Workspace customers, individual subscribers, and personal account holders will expand further on June 29th.
    • Mobile users receive 24 new preset shades.
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