# Get started with the calendar

> Learn the calendar layout and views, and when to use appointments or activities.

Source: https://support.caspen.com/calendar/get-started-with-the-calendar
Documentation index: https://support.caspen.com/llms.txt

## Calendar basics

- Use the header to set your location, practitioner, and date.
- Switch between Day, 3-Day, Work week (Mon-Fri) and Week views.
- Use Waitlist to fill openings.
- Click Today in the top right toolbar to jump to the current date.


> **Tip:**
>
> Drag and drop to move a calendar event (e.g. appointment). Click any event scheduled in the calendar to open its details.



> **Warning:**
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> **Before you begin: Appointments vs Activities**
>
> **Appointments (services)**
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> Client facing bookings (in person or telehealth). They appear on the calendar, can send client notifications, and show in online bookings (if enabled).
>
> **Activities**
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> Non-face-to-face work (for example, report writing or billable communication). They do not send client notifications and are not shown in online bookings.