Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts

Master these shortcuts to navigate your calendar without leaving the keyboard.

Quick Reference

Press ? at any time in the calendar to see the most common shortcuts (the full set is listed on this page).

Navigation

Shortcut	Action
T	Jump to today
Cmd/Ctrl + ←	Previous period (day/week/month)
Cmd/Ctrl + →	Next period (day/week/month)

View Switching

Shortcut	Action
D	Day view
W	Week view
M	Month view
L	Agenda/list view

Appointment Actions

Shortcut	Action
Cmd/Ctrl + N	New appointment
V	Toggle availability overlay
U	Create unavailable block

Quick Actions

Shortcut	Action
P	Toggle privacy mode
?	Show all shortcuts

Tips

Learn Incrementally

Start with these five shortcuts:

1. T -- Today
2. Cmd/Ctrl + N -- New appointment
3. D/W/M/L -- Switch views
4. Cmd/Ctrl + ←/→ -- Navigate periods
5. ? -- Show all shortcuts

Muscle Memory

Practice these sequences:

• Check tomorrow: Cmd/Ctrl + →
• New appointment today: T, then Cmd/Ctrl + N

Combining Actions

Many shortcuts work together:

• Cmd/Ctrl + N + type client name = Quick book
• V = Toggle availability overlay to see open slots at a glance

Customising Shortcuts

Currently, keyboard shortcuts cannot be customised. If this is important to you, please contact us with your feedback.

Troubleshooting

Shortcut Not Working?

1. Ensure focus is on the calendar (click on it)
2. Check no modal is open
3. Ensure keyboard layout matches expected shortcuts
4. Try refreshing the page

Conflicts with Browser

Some shortcuts may conflict with browser shortcuts. Try:

• Using the alternative shortcut if available
• Using the command palette instead
• Adjusting browser settings

Related

• Calendar Overview - Understanding the calendar interface
• Scheduling Appointments - Create and manage appointments
• Drag and Drop - Quick scheduling techniques
• Calendar Views - Day, week, and month views
• Attendance Tracking - Managing arrivals and no-shows
• Command Palette - More keyboard-driven actions

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