Question:

How can I permanently delete a birthday event from Google Calendar without the option to edit it?

I have a birthday event on my Google Calendar that I want to remove completely. However, when I select the event, I do not see the three dots icon that allows me to edit or delete it. The event is visible on all of my synced calendars. I do not want to simply hide the event, but erase it from my calendar. How can I do that?

Answer:

Google Calendar is a useful tool to keep track of your events and appointments. However, sometimes you may want to remove an event that you no longer need or want to see on your calendar. This can be especially true for birthday events that are automatically added from your contacts or other sources.

If you have a birthday event on your Google Calendar that you want to delete permanently, you may encounter a problem. When you tap or click on the event, you may not see the option to edit or delete it. This is because some birthday events are not created by you, but by Google or other apps that sync with your calendar. These events are read-only and cannot be modified or removed by you.

However, there is a way to get rid of these unwanted birthday events from your Google Calendar. You need to find out where the event is coming from and disable or delete the source. Here are some steps to help you do that:

• Open Google Calendar on your computer or mobile device.
• Tap or click on the birthday event that you want to delete. You should see a pop-up window with some details about the event.
• Look for the name of the calendar that the event belongs to. It should be under the event title or at the bottom of the pop-up window. For example, it may say “Birthdays”, “Contacts’ birthdays and events”, or “Other calendars”.
• If the event is from the “Birthdays” calendar, it means that Google is adding it from your Google account. To disable this calendar, go to the left sidebar and find the “Birthdays” calendar under “My calendars”. Uncheck the box next to it to hide it from your view. Alternatively, you can click on the three dots icon next to it and select “Settings and sharing”. Then, scroll down to the “Access permissions” section and uncheck the box next to “Show this calendar to others”.
• If the event is from the “Contacts’ birthdays and events” calendar, it means that Google is adding it from your Google contacts. To disable this calendar, go to the left sidebar and find the “Contacts’ birthdays and events” calendar under “Other calendars”. Uncheck the box next to it to hide it from your view. Alternatively, you can click on the three dots icon next to it and select “Settings and sharing”. Then, scroll down to the “Access permissions” section and uncheck the box next to “Show this calendar to others”.
• If the event is from another calendar, it means that another app or service is syncing with your Google Calendar and adding the event. To disable this calendar, go to the left sidebar and find the name of the calendar under “Other calendars”. Uncheck the box next to it to hide it from your view. Alternatively, you can click on the three dots icon next to it and select “Settings and sharing”. Then, scroll down to the “Remove calendar” section and click on “Unsubscribe”. This will delete the calendar and all its events from your Google Calendar. However, this may not delete the calendar and its events from the original app or service. You may need to go to that app or service and delete the calendar and its events there as well.

By following these steps, you should be able to permanently delete the birthday event from your Google Calendar without the option to edit it. You can also use these steps to remove any other read-only events that you do not want to see on your calendar. However, be careful not to delete or unsubscribe from calendars that you may need or want to keep. You can always re-enable or re-subscribe to them later if you change your mind.

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