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General Overview

Introduction | Calendar by Evallo

Understanding Calendar Subscription Plans

Advanced Scheduling for Multi-Tutor Businesses

Frequently Asked Questions | Calendar

Getting started

Setting Up Your Calendar for the First Time

Overview of All Calendar Features

Navigating Calendar

Managing Availability and Time Off

Event Requests: Managing Incoming Bookings

Using Calendar Analytics for your Tutoring Business Insights

Planner: Finding Precise Time Slots

Using Time Blocks for Matching Availability

Personalized Links for Event Booking

Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

Scheduling a New Event: Step-by-Step Guide

Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Views

How to Access the Calendar?

State Management

Understanding Event Statuses and Their Uses

Managing Booked Meetings

Consultations, Internal Meetings, and Office Work

Understanding Session Events

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Advanced Scheduling for Multi-Tutor Businesses

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Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

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Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

Calendar Sidebar: Filters and Tools

Explore the sidebar’s features, including filters and the mini-calendar for navigation.

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One Click to Everything You Need

  • Navigate between calendar tools effortlessly

  • Access settings, bookings, and filters quickly

  • Stay organized with a simplified layout

Overview

The Calendar sidebar is a powerful tool that helps you navigate your schedule, filter events, and access advanced features with ease. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the sidebar’s functionality and show you how to use it effectively.

What is the Sidebar? ▌

The sidebar is located on the left side of your Calendar and serves as your navigation hub . It’s packed with features designed to help you focus on the information that matters most, whether you’re managing a busy week or planning long-term.

Core Features of the Sidebar

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find in the sidebar:

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1. Filters

Filters allow you to refine your Calendar view based on specific criteria. This is especially useful when managing large schedules with multiple users or event types.

Available Filters:

  • Services: Show only events tied to specific services, like Math Tutoring or SAT Prep.

  • Users: Filter by students, tutors, or parents involved in events.

  • Groups: Display events related to specific student groups.

  • Session Statuses: Focus on events marked as Scheduled, Completed, Tentative, No-Show, or Canceled.

  • Hourly Rates: Find sessions within a specific hourly rate range by setting a minimum and maximum value.

  • Locations: Filter events by in-person locations or online sessions.

How to Use Filters:

  1. Click on the Filters button to open the dropdown panel.

  2. Select your desired filter criteria.

  3. Apply the filters to update your Calendar view instantly.

Tip: Filters work across Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly views, so you can use them wherever you are in the Calendar.

Core Features of the Sidebar

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find in the sidebar:

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1. Filters

Filters allow you to refine your Calendar view based on specific criteria. This is especially useful when managing large schedules with multiple users or event types.

Available Filters:

  • Services: Show only events tied to specific services, like Math Tutoring or SAT Prep.

  • Users: Filter by students, tutors, or parents involved in events.

  • Groups: Display events related to specific student groups.

  • Session Statuses: Focus on events marked as Scheduled, Completed, Tentative, No-Show, or Canceled.

  • Hourly Rates: Find sessions within a specific hourly rate range by setting a minimum and maximum value.

  • Locations: Filter events by in-person locations or online sessions.

How to Use Filters:

  1. Click on the Filters button to open the dropdown panel.

  2. Select your desired filter criteria.

  3. Apply the filters to update your Calendar view instantly.

Tip: Filters work across Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly views, so you can use them wherever you are in the Calendar.

2. Mini-Calendar

The mini-calendar is a compact view of the month that helps you quickly navigate to specific dates.

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How to Use the Mini-Calendar:

  • Click on any date to jump directly to that day in the Weekly or Monthly view.

  • Use the left and right arrows to switch between months.

2. Mini-Calendar

The mini-calendar is a compact view of the month that helps you quickly navigate to specific dates.

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How to Use the Mini-Calendar:

  • Click on any date to jump directly to that day in the Weekly or Monthly view.

  • Use the left and right arrows to switch between months.

Tip

The mini-calendar is perfect for navigating across long time-frames without scrolling manually.
The mini-calendar is perfect for navigating across long time-frames without scrolling manually.

3. Advanced Tools

The sidebar also provides access to advanced scheduling tools designed to streamline your workflow:

  • Time Blocks: Match tutors and students by overlapping their availability.

  • Planner: Identify precise time slots for multiple participants over a specific date range.

  • Calendar Analytics: Generate reports and gain insights into your scheduling trends.

  • Event Requests: Manage incoming requests for sessions or consultations from students and parents.

  • Availability: Set or update your availability for scheduling sessions.

  • Time Off: Block time on your Calendar when you’re unavailable.

Note: Access to these tools depends on your subscription plan. For example, Time Blocks and Planner are only available in certain plans.

3. Advanced Tools

The sidebar also provides access to advanced scheduling tools designed to streamline your workflow:

  • Time Blocks: Match tutors and students by overlapping their availability.

  • Planner: Identify precise time slots for multiple participants over a specific date range.

  • Calendar Analytics: Generate reports and gain insights into your scheduling trends.

  • Event Requests: Manage incoming requests for sessions or consultations from students and parents.

  • Availability: Set or update your availability for scheduling sessions.

  • Time Off: Block time on your Calendar when you’re unavailable.

Note: Access to these tools depends on your subscription plan. For example, Time Blocks and Planner are only available in certain plans.

Using the Sidebar Effectively

To get the most out of the sidebar, here are some tips:

Use filters to quickly narrow down your view when managing a busy schedule.Combine filters (e.g., by Service and Session Status) to pinpoint specific events. Leverage tools like Time Blocks and Planner to save time and avoid conflicts. Use the mini-calendar for quick navigation instead of scrolling through long schedules.

Using the Sidebar Effectively

To get the most out of the sidebar, here are some tips:

Use filters to quickly narrow down your view when managing a busy schedule.Combine filters (e.g., by Service and Session Status) to pinpoint specific events. Leverage tools like Time Blocks and Planner to save time and avoid conflicts. Use the mini-calendar for quick navigation instead of scrolling through long schedules.

Next Steps

Now that you’ve explored the sidebar, try combining its features with Calendar views to optimize your scheduling workflow. For example, apply filters to the Weekly View or use the mini-calendar to quickly jump between months.

Need more tips? Check out our articles on Time Blocks and Schedule Mapper for advanced scheduling strategies.


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