How to Utilize the Calendar
It is important to utilize the calendar to access a visual display of your appointments and blocked-off time. This guide will walk you through how to accomplish these actions, help you make sense of the display, and go over the concept of filtering calendar views.
Step 1: Using the Calendar
Access Your Calendars
- From your Dashboard menu, you can directly access your calendar(s) to view your appointments and blocked-off time.
Filter The Display
- If you have more than one calendar, you can switch between them in the “Calendars” option at the bottom right.
- Under “All,” you can filter your calendar to show appointments, blocked times, or both.
- With the “Day,” “Week,” or “Month” options, you can adjust the display to a monthly, weekly, or daily calendar view.
- By clicking on the Bulb icon, you can view the Event Guide, or legend, to understand the various color codes for different types of appointments/events in
your calendars.
Adding Appointments to Your Calendars
- Click on the date or time slot on the calendar where you want to schedule the appointment. Alternatively, click the “New” button at the top right of the page.
- In the popup window, choose the “Book an Appointment” option.
- Select the contact for which you wish to create the appointment.
- Fill out the appointment details and click “Book Appointment” to add the appointment to your calendar.
- Your appointment will now appear on your calendar on the date/time you choose.
- You may click on the appointment to edit or delete it anytime.
Adding Blocked Time to Your Calendars
- Choose the user or a calendar (In calendars only event-type calendars will show up, others can be blocked off by selecting the users)
- Click on the date/time you wish to start blocking off time. This could be for vacation/PTO, an offsite meeting, or any other reason you want to hold time in your calendar.
- In the popup window, choose “Add Blocked Off time.”
- Provide the details, including the timezone, days/times you wish to block off, and the Appointment title.
- Click “Block time” to confirm and add this time to your calendar.
You can navigate to your Calendar Settings directly from the Calendars page using this icon:
You can also navigate to Settings > Calendars to make changes. You can always make adjustments along the way.
To learn more about Calendar Settings, please check out our article “Calendar Setup 101. “
FAQs
FAQ: Using the Calendar for Appointments and Blocked Time
- How do I access my calendar to view appointments and blocked time?
- From your Dashboard menu, you can access your calendar(s) directly to see your appointments and any blocked-off time. Simply navigate to the calendar section to view your schedule.
- Can I filter my calendar view to show specific types of events?
- Yes, you can filter your calendar to display appointments, blocked times, or both. You can also switch between different calendar views such as Day, Week, or Month to adjust how your schedule is displayed.
- How do I add an appointment to my calendar?
- Click on the date or time slot where you want to schedule the appointment or use the “New” button at the top right of the page. Choose “Book an Appointment” from the popup window, select the contact, enter the details, and click “Book Appointment” to add it to your calendar.
- How can I block off time on my calendar?
- To block off time, select a user/calendar and click on the date/time you want to block. Choose “Add Blocked Off Time” from the popup window, enter the details including timezone and the duration, and click “Block Time” to confirm.
- Where can I find and adjust Calendar Settings?
- You can navigate to your Calendar Settings from the Calendars page by clicking the Calendar Settings icon. Alternatively, go to Settings > Calendars to make changes. For more information, refer to the “Calendar Setup 101” article.
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