Add buffer time to your Google Calendar meetings

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Surprising no one, Google has figured out how to account for that. Here's how to add a buffer between meetings on your Google Calendar.

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How to use Google Calendar speedy meetings

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1. Go into your Google Calendar settings.

2. Under General, scroll down to Event settings.

3. Check the box next to Speedy meetings.

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Now all your 30-minute meetings will end five minutes early, and longer meetings will end 10 minutes early. You can gift all your pals that you schedule with a little break.

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While you're here, check out some other Google Calendar tips:

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