How much information can go in the description field?

The built-in description field is a great place to include event details, notes, and information. 

If you're wondering how much information you can put in the description field, here's the answer:

• The description field does not have a precise character limit, but a specific amount of bytes that the field can hold. This limit equates to a maximum of around 65536 characters if the text is written in English. Fewer characters are allowed if special text or unusual characters are used.
• In English, ~65,000 characters equals from ~9,000 to 16,000 words. So you can include quite a bit of information in the description field. 

Note that some special characters may be lost due to HTML formatting limits. The formatting of our description field allows for basic HTML formatting only. These limits ensure that events remain compatible and readable when viewed in other calendars or apps.

If you are working with a lot of information in the description field, it's helpful to expand to fullscreen (browser only):