Views & FAQ

DeskCal ships with two ways to look at the same data: Table and Agenda. They're useful at different moments. This article explains when to switch between them — and answers the questions that come up most often.

Table view

The default. Every event is a row in a dense, sortable grid. Columns include Date, Days, Day-of-week, Status, Category, Priority, plus any custom columns you've added.

Use Table view when you want to:

• Scan a lot of events at once.
• Compare across columns (which High-priority items are due this month?).
• See custom columns side-by-side — the table is the only view that displays them all.
• Quickly identify outliers (the one Critical event in a sea of Mediums).

Agenda view

Agenda groups events by date and stacks them vertically. Each date is a header; events for that date sit underneath. Use Agenda when you want to:

• See your week or month as a story, day by day.
• Read on mobile — the vertical flow handles small screens gracefully.
• Focus on the next few days without column noise.
• Show the timetable to someone over your shoulder.

You switch between the two with the tab control above the table. Filters apply to both — switching views doesn't reset your search, date range, categories, or priorities.

Which view should I use?

There's no wrong answer. A common pattern:

• Table during the work day — wide screen, lots of data, comparing columns.
• Agenda first thing in the morning — what does today and tomorrow actually look like?

Each visit defaults to Table view — click the Agenda tab when you need it. Pick whichever fits the moment.

FAQ

Is the app really free?

Yes — free during beta. Paid plans launch after a few months of beta feedback, and beta users get a permanent discount as a thank-you for being early. You'll get clear notice before anything changes. See the Terms of Service for the long version.

What happens to my data?

It stays on your account. We don't sell it, we don't share it, we don't train AI models on it. See the Privacy Policy for the long version.

Can I import from Google Calendar or Outlook?

Not yet. DeskCal is starting focused on what it does best — your personal timetable, with countdowns and custom columns. Bidirectional sync with major calendars is on the roadmap.

Can I share my timetable with someone else?

Not yet. DeskCal is a personal timetable; multi-user sharing is intentionally out of scope for v1. We may add team/family features later.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Table view is usable on mobile (horizontal scroll handles wide tables) but Agenda view is generally a better fit on small screens.

Does it work offline?

Partially. The current build persists your timetable to your browser between sessions, so you can read your events without connectivity. Editing offline isn't supported yet.

What if I find a bug?

Email us — the address is in the footer. Include what you were doing and what happened. We respond fast during beta.

Can I delete my account?

Yes. Go to your profile page and use the Delete account action. Your account and event data are removed within 30 days (the gap allows for backup rotation). See Privacy Policy for details.

How do I keep recurring events from cluttering the timetable?

Two options:

1. Filter by date range — set an end date so you only see the next few occurrences.
2. Set an end date or occurrence count on the rule — the Recurring section in the Add/Edit Event dialog supports both. The series stops generating new occurrences past that point.

Why a desk calendar and not just a to-do list?

Calendars are time-shaped. Todo lists are task-shaped. DeskCal is closer to a calendar — every item has a date, sorted by when it happens — but the columns (status, priority, custom fields) borrow from how todo apps think. You get the chronology of a calendar with the metadata of a tracker. The goal is to surface what's coming up, not what's outstanding.

Is there a dark mode?

Yes. Use the theme toggle in the top-right of the site (sun / moon / monitor icon). The default is System — it follows your OS preference. Light and Dark force the theme regardless.

Will my events still be there if I sign out?

Yes. Sign out and sign back in and your timetable is exactly as you left it. Your events are stored on your account, not in your browser's session.

Still stuck?

Send a note to the address in the footer. We read every message and we respond quickly.