How to Color-Code the SharePoint Calendar
- George Apostolov
How to Color-Code the SharePoint Calendar: step-by-step guide
On your SharePoint calendar's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Calendar'.
After that, select the 'Calendars Overlay' option inside the Manage Views tab.
Tap 'New Calendar' to proceed.
Subsequently, provide all the necessary information. One by one, add the specific calendar name, description, and color you prefer to use.
Go to the Web URL section afterwards, then tap 'Resolve'.
Next, click the 'List' and 'List View' menus to specify the items you wish to color-code.
Finally, tap 'OK' to save the changes and enable your color-coded SharePoint calendar.
Quick answer: To color-code your SharePoint calendar, click 'Calendar' on the top menu bar, select 'Calendars Overlay' under the Manage Views tab, and tap 'New Calendar'. Enter your calendar details and color, tap 'Resolve' in the Web URL section, specify your items using the 'List' and 'List View' menus, and click 'OK'.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Organize your SharePoint calendar by color-coding events. Follow these simple steps to set up overlays, choose colors, and save your view. This guide shows how to color-Code the SharePoint Calendar in 7 steps, starting with "On your SharePoint calendar's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click '..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'OK' to save the changes and enable your color-coded SharePoint calendar". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to color-Code the SharePoint Calendar?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Connect a Power Apps Form to a SharePoint List, How to Connect a SharePoint Folder to OneDrive and How to Connect a SharePoint List to Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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