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What is a Calendar? Definition and meaning

A calendar serves as an overview of days, weeks and months in a year.

Modern electronic calendars can be found today on every PC or smartphone. With them you can, for example, plan appointments down to the minute and respond flexibly to changes at any time.

With so-called group or team calendars multiple users can also access a shared calendar and organise meetings or appointments there.

Calendar (wall calendar) vs digital calendar: which one is meant

In everyday use, “calendar” often refers to the printed wall, desk or pocket calendar made of paper, used mainly to look up dates. In the context of business software, however, what is meant here is the digital, electronic calendar, in which appointments can be planned down to the minute and organised jointly within the team. It is this meaning that this article refers to.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a calendar for?
A calendar provides an overview of the days, weeks and months of a year. Modern electronic calendars on PC or smartphone let you plan appointments down to the minute and adjust to changes flexibly at any time.
What is a team or group calendar?
In a group or team calendar, several users access a shared calendar and organise meetings and appointments there. With the team calendar from projectfacts, everyone involved sees the shared appointments in one place.
Where do I find electronic calendars today?
Modern electronic calendars can be found today on every PC and smartphone. They let you plan appointments down to the minute and respond flexibly to changes at any time.