Calendar Display Settings
Configure how your calendar looks and displays information to match your preferences.
Accessing Display Settings
Navigate to Settings > Calendar from the sidebar.
Calendar Start Hour
Setting Start Hour
Control what time your calendar day begins:
- Go to Settings > Calendar
- Find Calendar Start Hour
- Select from options (5 AM - 12 PM)
- Save
Available Options
| Time | Use Case |
|---|---|
| 5 AM | Very early appointments |
| 6 AM | Early morning clients |
| 7 AM | Early start |
| 8 AM | Standard early |
| 9 AM | Default |
| 10 AM | Late start |
| 11 AM | Midday start |
| 12 PM | Afternoon only |
Impact
Start hour affects:
- What’s visible without scrolling in Week/Day view
- Default calendar view position
- Does NOT affect what times can be booked
You can scroll to see times before the start hour. This setting just controls the default view.
Show Cancelled Sessions
Setting
Toggle whether cancelled sessions appear on your calendar:
- On - Cancelled sessions shown (grayed out)
- Off - Cancelled sessions hidden
Why Show Cancelled
Advantages of showing:
- Complete history visible
- See why gaps exist
- Pattern recognition
Advantages of hiding:
- Cleaner calendar
- Focus on active sessions
- Less visual clutter
Recommendation
- Show cancelled: Good for record-keeping
- Hide cancelled: Good for day-to-day scheduling
Show Pending Sessions
Setting
Toggle whether pending (unconfirmed) sessions appear:
- On - Pending sessions shown with indicator
- Off - Only confirmed sessions displayed
Pending Indicator
When shown, pending sessions display:
- Different color or opacity
- “Pending” status label
- Distinguish from confirmed
Recommendation
Generally keep this on to:
- See all your scheduled time
- Follow up on pending bookings
- Avoid double-booking
Week Start Day
Setting
Control when your calendar week starts:
- Go to Settings > General (or Calendar)
- Find Week Starts On
- Choose Sunday or Monday
- Save
Impact on Calendar
| Setting | Week View |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Monday | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Affects:
- Week view column order
- Month view layout
- “This week” calculations
Hide Weekends
Toggle Location
The hide weekends toggle is in the calendar toolbar (not settings):
- Go to Calendar
- Look for the weekend toggle in toolbar
- Click to toggle
What It Does
- Weekends shown: 7-day view
- Weekends hidden: 5-day view (Mon-Fri)
Learn more about hiding weekends →
Default Calendar View
Available Views
- Month - Monthly overview
- Week - 7-day (or 5-day) detail
- Day - Single day focus
Setting Default
Timeblu remembers your last-used view:
- Switch to preferred view
- It becomes your default
- Persists across sessions
Display Colors
Service Colors
Each service has a color configured in service settings.
Calendar Colors
If you have multiple calendars:
- Each calendar can have its own color
- Colors differentiate calendars when viewing all
Changing Colors
Colors are set in:
- Services → Edit service → Color
- Calendars → Edit calendar → Color
Time Slot Display
Slot Duration
Calendar displays time slots based on:
- Your calendar grid
- Typically 30 or 60-minute increments
Session Display
Sessions show:
- Service color background
- Client name
- Service name
- Time
- Status indicator (if pending/cancelled)
Density and Layout
Desktop View
Full-featured calendar with:
- Sidebar for calendar list
- Full time grid
- Complete session details
Mobile View
Responsive calendar with:
- Compact layout
- Touch-optimized
- Essential information
- Expandable details
Troubleshooting Display Issues
Calendar Not Showing Sessions
- Check date range
- Verify calendar is checked in sidebar
- Check filters (cancelled, pending)
- Clear browser cache
Wrong Times Displayed
- Check timezone setting
- Verify session times are correct
- Clear cache and refresh
Display Glitches
- Refresh the page
- Clear browser cache
- Try different browser
- Check for browser updates
If display issues persist, try using Timeblu in an incognito/private browser window to rule out cache issues.