How to Remove a Scheduled Invitation from Google Calendar (IIUM Account)

If you’ve sent a Google Calendar invite and need to cancel or delete it, follow these steps:

Method 1: Cancel the Event (Before It Starts)

Open Google Calendar (calendar.google.com).

Find the event → Click on it.

Click "Edit Event" (pencil icon).

Select 🗑️ "Delete" (or "Cancel Event" if it’s a meeting).

Choose:

"Delete this event" (only removes from your calendar).

"Delete for all attendees" (recommended to notify guests).

Click "Send Cancellation" to notify participants.

✅ Done! The event will disappear from all calendars.

Method 2: Delete a Recurring Event

Open the recurring event in Google Calendar.

Click "Edit Event".

Choose:

"This event only" (deletes one instance).

"All following events" (deletes future repeats).

"All events in the series" (fully deletes it).

Click "Delete" → "Send Cancellation".

⚠️ Warning: If you delete "All events", past instances remain in guests' calendars.

Method 3: Retract an Invitation (If Not Yet Accepted)

If the event is still pending:

Open the event → Click "Edit".

Remove all attendees from the "Guests" list.

Click "Save" → "Send Updates".

Now, delete the event (no cancellation will be sent).

Troubleshooting

❌ "Delete" option missing?

You may not be the event organizer. Ask the creator to cancel it.

❌ Accidentally deleted?

Check Trash (left sidebar) → Restore within 30 days.

Need Help?

IIUM IT Help Desk: 03-6421 6666

Email: servicedesk@iium.edu.my

Note: Canceling an event does not delete past emails about it. 🚀