Mark an event as busy, tentative or free
To set how an event shows, open or create it in Calendar and pick Busy, Tentative or Free from the drop-down next to Save, then save. Busy events block the slot. Free events do not count as a clash when you or the calendar check for meeting conflicts. The setting also goes with the event when you export it.
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How to mark an event as busy, tentative or free
- Open an event in Calendar, or create a new one.
- In the drop-down next to Save, choose Busy, Tentative or Free.
- Click Save.
When to use it
Rohit adds an optional product webinar to his calendar and marks it Free, so it does not show as a clash when his manager books a team meeting at the same time.
Options
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Busy | You are not available. The slot counts as taken. |
| Tentative | You might attend. |
| Free | The event is in your calendar but does not block the time. |
Good to know
- Check Schedule can filter your month by these statuses.
- When you export an event, other calendar apps read the same busy or free setting.
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Updated 2026-10-28