Display

Display

In the “Display” tab, you configure the visual appearance of the shift calendar. Here you determine how shifts are displayed and which information should be shown.

Calendar Display

Default View

Setting	Description
Default view	Which view is displayed when opening the calendar
Options	Day view, Week view, Month view, List view
Recommendation	Week view

Comparison of Views:

View	Advantages	Ideal for
Day view	Detailed timeline	Complex daily planning
Week view	Best overview	Standard planning
Month view	Long-term overview	Vacation planning
List view	Chronological	Quick capture

Show Time Range

Setting	Description
Start time	From which time the calendar starts
End time	Until which time the calendar goes
Default	06:00 - 22:00
Effect	Determines the visible time range

Night Shifts

If you have night shifts, set the time range to 00:00 - 24:00 or use the “24-hour view” option.

Time Interval

Setting	Description
Time interval	Size of time steps in the calendar
Options	15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes
Recommendation	30 minutes for most use cases

Shift Display

Displayed Information

You can specify which information is displayed on the shift blocks in the calendar:

Option	Description	Default
Shift type	Name of the shift type	Yes
Time	Start and end time	Yes
Employee	Name of the assigned employee	Yes
Location	Name of the location	No
Notes	Short notes about the shift	No

Show Employee Photo

Setting	Description
Show photo	Shows the employee’s profile picture in the shift block
Options	On / Off
Effect	Shifts become slightly taller, but more personal

Status Display

Shifts can have different statuses that are visually distinguished:

Status	Display	Meaning
Open	Dashed border	No employee assigned
Assigned	Full color	Employee assigned
Confirmed	Checkmark symbol	Employee has confirmed
In Progress	Pulsing border	Shift is currently running
Completed	Slightly transparent	Shift is finished

Employee Grouping

Grouping

Setting	Description
Grouping	How employees are arranged in the schedule
Options	None, By location, By department, By role
Effect	Employees are displayed sorted in groups

Sorting

Setting	Description
Sorting	Order of employees within the group
Options	Alphabetical, By number of shifts, Manual
Default	Alphabetical

Color Scheme

Color Source

Setting	Description
Color source	Where the color for shifts comes from
Options	Shift type, Employee, Location
Default	Shift type

Effect of Options:

• Shift type: Each early shift is green, each late shift blue, etc.
• Employee: Each employee has their own color
• Location: Each location has its own color

Clarity

“Shift type” is the clearest option because you can see at a glance what type of shift is planned.

Past Shifts

Setting	Description
Past shifts	How past shifts are displayed
Options	Normal, Hidden, Transparent
Recommendation	Transparent

Compact View

Compact Mode

Setting	Description
Compact mode	Shows more shifts in less space
Options	On / Off
Effect	Smaller font, fewer details, more shifts visible

Mobile Devices

On smartphones, a more compact display is automatically used, regardless of this setting.

Calendar Markings

Highlight Today

Setting	Description
Highlight today	Today’s day is specially marked
Options	On / Off
Default	On

Highlight Weekend

Setting	Description
Highlight weekend	Differentiate Saturday and Sunday with color
Options	On / Off
Default	On

Show Holidays

Setting	Description
Show holidays	Mark public holidays in the calendar
Options	On / Off
Region	DE, AT, CH (or Off)

Summary of Recommendations

Setting	Recommendation
Default view	Week view
Time range	06:00 - 22:00 (or 24h for night shifts)
Time interval	30 minutes
Show shift type	Yes
Show time	Yes
Show employee	Yes
Show photo	Optional (for small teams)
Color source	Shift type
Past shifts	Transparent

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the colors of shift types here?

No, the colors are defined in the “Shift Types” tab. Here you only specify whether the color comes from the shift type, employee, or location.

How can I display the calendar in fullscreen?

In the calendar view, you’ll find a fullscreen icon in the top right. Tap it to display the calendar in fullscreen mode.

Can I set different views for different users?

The display settings apply globally. However, each user can override their preferred view in their personal settings.

Are holidays automatically detected?

Yes, if you have selected a region, the public holidays of that region are automatically marked in the calendar.