# Instructions for Populating the 2026 Calendar Excel File

## Files Created:
1. 2026_complete_calendar.xlsx - Full year template with all days
2. january_2026_with_events.xlsx - January with sample events

## How to populate the full calendar:

### Method 1: Manual Entry
1. Open the Word document (2026-calendar.V6.docx)
2. Open the Excel file (2026_complete_calendar.xlsx)
3. For each month:
   - Go to the corresponding month sheet
   - Copy event names from the Word document
   - Paste them into the 'Event Name' column for the correct dates
   - Add event types in the 'Event Type' column
   - Add any notes in the 'Notes' column

### Method 2: Copy from Word to Excel
1. Open the Word document
2. Select and copy the calendar text
3. Paste into a text editor first to clean up formatting
4. Copy the cleaned text into Excel

### Event Types to Use:
- Tournament
- Regular Event
- Match Play
- Course Maintenance
- Qualifier
- Team Event
- Special Event

### Tips:
- Use the 'Full Calendar' sheet to see all days at once
- Use individual month sheets for detailed editing
- The 'Summary' sheet will show statistics once populated
- Save frequently while working

## Next Steps:
1. Open the Excel file
2. Start with January (already populated as example)
3. Work through each month systematically
4. Save the completed file