Desktop Calendar

Desktop Calendar 7 FAQ

How do I enter an event?

To enter an event, click on the day you want the event to occur on. You should see the events flyout appear showing any events already present on that day:

Click on the "New" button, or press the "Enter" key to bring up the add event screen:

The only required information is the title of the event. Once you've entered that, you can optionally add any notes about the event, select a category and set if you want it to be repeated.

When you're finished, click on the "Save" button, or press the "Enter" key to store the event. You should see the events flyout again listing the events for that day including the one you've just added:

 

How do I edit an event?

To edit an event, click on the day the event you want to edit occurs on. You should see the events flyout appear showing your events and any others on that day:

Click on the pencil button to the right of the event to edit it:

You can change any of the fields you want. In the screenshot above the title has been modified and a description has been added. Click on the "Save" button, or press the "Enter" key to apply the changes:

 

How do I delete an event?

To delete an event, click on the day the event you want to delete occurs on. You should see the events flyout appear showing your events and any others on that day:

Click on the rubbish bin button to the right of the event to delete it:

You will be prompted if you are sure you want to proceed. Click on the "Yes" button, or press the "Enter" key to delete the event:

 

How do I change the month \ year?

You can skip backwards and forwards between the months by clicking on the left and right arrows either side of the date.

You can return to the current month and year at any time by clicking on the home icon:

 

How do I open the Settings?

In the settings window you can change the appearance of the calendar and adjust certain elements of how it operates. You can open the settings window by first hovering over the calendar till the toolbox shows up, then clicking on the spanner icon:

The settings window will appear. When you've finished making changes, click "OK" to apply the settings:

 

How can I search for an event?

To open the search window, first click on the down arrow at the top of the calendar. This will open a drop down menu:

Click on the "Search" menu item to open the search flyout:

Type in your search term and click on the "Search" button or press the "Enter" key to perform the search. The results will be displayed and you can edit or delete the events as normal:

 

I closed the calendar, how do I get it back again?

See one of the following based on your version of Windows:

• How do I add another calendar to my desktop? (Windows 7)
• How do I add another calendar to my desktop? (Windows Vista)