# Calendar

The calendar format visualizes date and time-based data in familiar calendar layouts for viewing and editing time-related information.

## Calendar types[​](#calendar-types "Direct link to Calendar types")

### Date-based calendar[​](#date-based-calendar "Direct link to Date-based calendar")

Display records with date fields in a monthly or weekly view:

* **Monthly view** - see all records for the entire month
* **Weekly view** - focus on a specific week's activities
* **Daily view** - detailed view of single-day events
* **Navigation** - move between time periods with forward/back controls

![Calendar - days](/assets/images/calendar-days-e30e9c29f3615bb367a99317f41a4a8c.png)

### Time-based calendar[​](#time-based-calendar "Direct link to Time-based calendar")

Display records with specific time slots for detailed scheduling:

* **Hourly slots** - show records at specific times
* **Time blocking** - visualize duration-based activities
* **Scheduling** - create and edit time-specific records
* **Resource management** - track time allocation and availability

![Calendar - hours](/assets/images/calendar-hours-493c8607895a9d3adc57b784c6a476a2.png)

## Use cases[​](#use-cases "Direct link to Use cases")

Use the calendar for scheduling tasks, tracking deadlines, or planning time-based activities. Common examples:

* **Event management** - meetings, appointments, and scheduled activities
* **Time tracking** - logging work hours and project time
* **Project scheduling** - deadlines, milestones, and deliverables
* **Task scheduling** - time-sensitive work items

## Features[​](#features "Direct link to Features")

Calendar format provides:

* **Visual timeline** - see temporal relationships between records
* **Drag and drop** - reschedule items by moving them on the calendar
* **Quick creation** - click on dates or times to create new records
* **Multiple views** - switch between different time scales as needed

## Related[​](#related "Direct link to Related")

* [About lists](/user-guide/app-records-list/about-lists.md) - list configuration, filtering, sorting, and all available formats