Edit & Delete Calendar Events

Learn how to modify event details or remove events from your SOGo 5 calendar.

Prerequisites

• A SOGo 5 account with valid credentials
• You are logged into SOGo 5
• At least one existing event in your calendar

Part 1: Edit an Existing Event

Step 1: Select the Event

Click on any event in the calendar to open its details.

Step 2: Modify Event Details

The event editor allows you to change:

Field: Description	Description
Title	Change the event name
Location	Update the venue or room
Start / End	Adjust the date and time
Calendar	Move the event to a different calendar
Category	Change the color category
Description	Add or edit notes about the event

To edit an event:

1. Click inside any editable field
2. Make your changes
3. Click Save to apply them

Step 3: Edit Recurring Events

If the event is part of a recurring series, you will be asked:

Option: Description	Effect
This event only	Changes only the selected instance
All events in the series	Changes every occurrence of the recurring event

Select the option that matches your intent.

Part 2: Delete an Event

Step 1: Open the Event

Click the event you want to delete to view its details.

Step 2: Delete the Event

1. Click the Delete button in the event editor
2. Confirm the deletion when prompted

For recurring events, you will be asked:

Option: Description	Effect
Delete this event only	Removes only the selected instance
Delete all events in the series	Removes every occurrence

warning

Deletion cannot be undone. Consider this before permanently removing events.

Troubleshooting

Issue: Description	Possible Cause	Solution
Cannot edit an event	Read-only calendar (shared by another user)	Check the calendar's color — grey usually means read-only
Delete button not visible	Insufficient permissions on shared calendar	Ask the calendar owner to grant delete permissions
Changes lost after saving	Session timeout	Log out and back in, then retry the edit

Accessibility

Keyboard Navigation

This application supports keyboard navigation. No mouse required for completing this task.

Action	Keyboard Shortcut: What key to press	Notes: Additional information
	Navigate modules	Tab / Shift+Tab
	Select/activate	Enter or Space
	Cancel/close	Escape
	Navigate lists	Arrow keys

Screen Reader Navigation Order:

1. Sidebar navigation → Tab to enter
2. Module content → Arrow keys to navigate
3. Action buttons → Space or Enter to activate
4. Forms → Tab between fields, arrows for dropdowns

High Contrast Mode

SOGo supports high contrast and dark mode. Toggle via user preferences or use browser/OS-level accessibility settings:

• Windows: Win+Ctrl+C toggles high contrast
• macOS: System Preferences → Accessibility → Display → Increase contrast
• Browser Extensions: Dark Reader, High Contrast (Chrome)