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Desktop Calendar 7 FAQ

How can I change the clock between 12 and 24 hour?

Simply click on the clock to toggle between the different time modes:

clock mode screenshot

 

How do I display the events as icons instead of text?

Open the settings and click on the "General" tab:

display events as setting screenshot

Where it says "Display events as", make sure "Images" is selected. Then click "OK" to apply the setting.

NOTE: Images are only displayed on the large calendar view.

 

How do I change the Start Day of the Week?

Open the settings and click on the "General" tab:

startday of the week setting screenshot

Where it says "Start day of the week", select your preferred weekday from the drop down list. Then click "OK" to apply the setting.

 

Can I make the calendar bigger? (Windows 7)

The calendar has a small and a large style. To switch between them, first hover over the calendar till the toolbox shows up. Then click on the arrow icon:

larger view button screenshot
smaller view button screenshot

 

Can I make the calendar bigger? (Windows Vista)

When docked to the sidebar, the small style will be used. Un-dock it from the sidebar for the large style.

 

How do I change the calendar colour?

Open the settings and click on the "General" tab:

colour setting screenshot

Click on a square of colour to select it, it'll appear recessed. Click "OK" to apply it.

 

Can I display week numbers?

The calendar does not currently display week numbers, but this is due to be included in a future version.

 

Can the Calendar be made translucent?

Yes, right click on the calendar and select "Opacity", then select the percentage you want:

set opacity screenshot opacity ranges screenshot

NOTE: The opacity settings will only be used when the mouse is not over the calendar.

 

Can I make the calendar above all other windows?

Yes, right click on the calendar and select "Always on top":

set always on top screenshot

 

Can I change the fonts used?

No, the fonts and their sizes are currently fixed.

 

What does the "Show Extra Days" option do?

The show extra days option utilises any empty spaces at the start or end of the month to show days from the previous and next months. The day numbers are smaller to distinguish them from the current month:

extra days screenshot

To enable this, open the settings and click on the "General" tab:

display events as setting screenshot

Where it says "Show Extra Days", make sure the check box is ticked. Then click "OK" to apply the setting.