--- title: "Calendar module." canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/DLP/297930271/Calendar%20module." format: markdown --- | **Contents:**
> Macro (toc) | | --- | ## About the Calendar module The calendar module helps you stay organized by showing all your tasks and important dates from the connected platforms in a traditional calendar view. See the video below for a short overview of the Calendar module. ## First day of the week In the **View** dropdown menu, you can set the first day of the week to Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. ![A dropdown menu where you can set the first day of the week.](media://2a05cdc5-593f-406f-aaa1-ed0c0de75d54) ## Navigation You can navigate the Calendar in the following ways: - scroll while hovering your mouse over it to move forward or backward by one month. - use the navigation buttons or [keyboard shortcuts](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/298321517) to move forward or backward by one month. | **Button** | **Action** | **Keyboard shortcut** | | --- | --- | --- | | ![image](media://8ed9a93d-28b6-46dc-95b0-9fd8c82c398e) | Previous year | Shift + Alt + , | | ![image](media://6aae521c-e9fd-4c1a-a873-081f07945f41) | Previous month | Shift + , | | ![image](media://750702da-2de6-4f9d-9d08-d16dda2c93c1) | Today | Shift + 0 | | ![image](media://f6c225bf-c685-4b25-8a97-ea03107bc432) | Next month | Shift + . | | ![image](media://5c5391cf-fa67-4ef8-9e49-be7a62e1c792) | Next year | Shift + Alt + . | - select the date from the date picker. The calendar will adjust the month and year.
See the screenshot ![Navigation buttons and date picker in the Calendar module.](media://87cf9c62-3324-4a58-bc3a-a5933cb46e8c)
## Full task list for a selected day Click **Show all tasks** on the calendar to view all tasks scheduled for a given date. A task list is displayed in a separate window. ![Opening a full task list scheduled for a given day.](media://7ba4e77c-b2ab-485e-ac20-7688883b96d9) ## Move tasks You can reschedule your tasks by dragging and dropping them: - from the initial day to another one directly on the calendar.
See the video ![Drag a task on the calendar to reschedule it.](media://c1d65aff-6bb6-4ded-8e2b-3e7db5cedf5b)
- from the task list to another day on the calendar.
See the video ![Drag a task from a task list to reschedule it.](media://42f1c7f3-76a0-4ca0-bbac-e5ac27394056)
> ℹ️ You cannot reschedule tasks if it creates a scheduling conflict. For example, the task's [scheduling mode](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297046573) can restrict changes in its dates. All the changes in the task’s schedule are reflected in other modules. ## Create tasks You can create new tasks (both Jira issues and [basic tasks](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297702042)) directly in the Calendar module. 1. Click the '**+**' (plus) button. 2. Select a Jira issue or basic task. 3. Alternatively, press the **c** button on your keyboard to create a Jira issue. ![A dropdown menu for creating a new task.](media://ec86c113-8060-4894-9dda-98d03518bfbb) 4. Fill in the task details and click **Create**. > ℹ️ You can create new tasks using [task templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/296982601). Task templates for a particular box can be edited and created on the [box configuration](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/298420514) page. Templates can also be inherited based on the box type settings. ## Edit tasks You can edit task details in the following ways: - Click the task on the calendar or in the **Upcoming Tasks** section. A task details dialog box will appear. You can [inline edit](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297963003) the **summary**, **start date**, **end date**, **assignee**, and **status** directly on the task details dialog box.
See the screenshot ![task-details-calendar.png](media://0cdce3e7-5850-42b7-a397-87f9045cd179)
- Click the task on the calendar or in the **Upcoming Tasks** section, and then press the **e** button on your keyboard. A task details screen will appear. - Right-click the task on the calendar or in the **Upcoming Tasks** section (anywhere but the Jira key). A context menu will appear. Select the **Edit** option.
See the video ![Right-click a task and then select edit.](media://7c7d20b8-ca94-4f88-b5f9-901dcfe775f5)
## Delete tasks To remove a task: 1. Right-click the task on the calendar or in the **Upcoming Tasks** section (anywhere but the Jira key). 2. Select **Delete** from the context menu. ![A context menu with the delete option.](media://3d81faaf-6f14-437e-8f42-3459ac26d33f) ## Quick filters [Quick filters](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297046875) are available in the Calendar module.  Only the tasks that match the filter are displayed (parent tasks of the filtered tasks are hidden if they do not match the filter criteria). ![Quick filters in the Calendar module.](media://9ffbd718-6eef-46df-b740-340f28937043) ## Search functionality The [search](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/298060889) functionality is available in the Calendar module. The search bar operates in the text and JQL modes. Only the tasks that match the search are displayed (the parent tasks of the searched tasks are hidden if they do not match the search criteria). ![Search bar in the Calendar module.](media://3b54b7be-86e9-46dd-9c8c-f20e53410a98) ## Calendar gadget You can add the [Calendar gadget](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/297931258) in Jira to monitor your upcoming tasks. ## Export > ℹ️ To unlock the export features, you need to install the [BigTemplate](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1215229/bigtemplate-export-to-pdf-word-excel?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) app. You can export your Calendar to a PDF image. The PDF image export requires NodeJS installation. If you do not see the "PDF image" export option, visit the **[Installation](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/298418755)** > **NodeJS Installation** page for more information.
See the video ![Exporting the calendar module to the pdf image.](media://23b78891-cf5b-4cea-9267-2b89592016a5)
## Live sync  The [live sync](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/298320524) feature lets you see the task changes without the need to refresh a page. With the live sync enabled, your data will be instantly updated when you and other permitted users update their tasks.