On Windows and Mac computers, you can use a widget to add a calendar to your desktop. However, some of these widgets don't feature adding events or syncing with other calendars. This wikiHow teaches you how to add a calendar widget to your desktop, as well as quickly access your computer's built-in calendar from your desktop and sync its entries with other calendar services.
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Method 1 of 4: Adding Calendar Widget to Windows 10 Desktop
Step 1. Click the Windows “Start” menu
This key is indicated by the Windows logo. In your computer's default settings, you'll find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
Unfortunately, there are no calendar widgets for Windows 10 that feature adding events or syncing with Windows calendar or other calendar services. However, you can quickly access Windows' built-in calendar when you click the date and time indicator on the taskbar. Click the plus sign (+) icon to add an event or sync another calendar service with Windows calendar
Step 2. Click the Microsoft Store icon
This icon looks like a white shopping bag with the Windows logo.
Step 3. Click Search
It's in the upper-right corner of the Microsoft Store window. A search bar will be displayed after that.
Step 4. Type Widgets HD into the search bar
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen (the area where the "Search" button was clicked earlier). A list of applications that match the search entry will be displayed.
Step 5. Click GET next to the app name
After that, the app will be added to the list of purchases (HD Widgets available for free).
Step 6. Click Install
This blue button is shown after you add Widgets HD to the application list. After that, Widgets HD will be installed to your computer.
Step 7. Open Widgets HD
After the Widgets HD has finished downloading, you can click the “ Launch ” in the Microsoft Store window or clicking the Widgets HD icon in the “Start” menu. This application is marked in yellow with a picture of a clock.
Step 8. Click Calendar
This option is under " Date & Time " in the list of widgets that can be added. After that, the calendar widget will be added to the desktop. The calendar widget displays the current date and all the dates of the month.
Step 9. Click and drag the calendar widget
You can place this widget anywhere on the desktop by clicking and dragging it to the desired position.
To change the size of the widget, go to Widgets HD and click “ Settings " Click the drop-down menu under "Display Size" and select "Large" or "Small".
Step 10. Click the "x" icon on the left side of the calendar
The calendar widget will be removed from the desktop afterwards.
Method 2 of 4: Syncing Other Calendars to Windows Calendar
Step 1. Open the Windows Calendar app
Follow these steps to open Windows Calendar.
- Click the Windows “Start” menu.
- Type in "Calendar".
- Double-click the Calendar app on the “Start” menu.
Step 2. Click the gear icon
It's below the sidebar menu, on the left side of the screen. The settings menu (“Settings”) will be displayed in the right sidebar.
Step 3. Click Manage Accounts
This option is in the upper-right side of the settings menu (“Settings”).
Step 4. Click + Add Account
This option is displayed in the menu on the right when you click "Manage Accounts". A window with a list of services you can add will appear.
Step 5. Click the service you want to add
You can add an Outlook, Exchange, Google, Yahoo, or iCloud account.
Step 6. Sign in to the account
The login page appears slightly different for each service. Usually, you'll need to enter the email address and password for the service you want to add. For example, if you want to add a calendar entry stored in your Google account, sign in with the email address and password associated with your Google account.
Step 7. Click Allow
This key allows Windows to access the calendar information associated with the account you are accessing.
Method 3 of 4: Adding Calendar Widget to Mac Desktop
Step 1. Open the App Store
This app is marked by a blue capital “A” icon. If the App Store icon is not available in the Dock, click the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and type "App Store" into the search bar, then press the “Enter” key.
Step 2. Type MiniCalendar & Widgets into the search bar
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. The MiniCalendar & Widget app will be searched in the App Store.
Alternatively, you can place the mouse cursor in the top-right (or bottom) corner to display the Apple calendar in the right-hand sidebar of the screen
Step 3. Click GET under Mini Calendar & Widgets
It's below the app's name in the App Store window. The install button will load under the app title.
Step 4. Click Install App
This button is below the application after you click the “ GET The app will be installed after that.
Step 5. Open Mini Calendar & Widgets
After the MiniCalendar & Widget application is finished installing, you can click the “ Open ” on the App Store to open it. You can also click its icon in the “Applications” folder in the Finder window.
Alternatively, click on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the screen and enter the search keyword "Mini Calendar & Widget", then press " Enter"
Step 6. Click Allow
When you open Mini Calendar & Widget for the first time, you will be asked to allow the application to access your computer calendar. Click " Allow ” to give permission.
Step 7. Click and drag the calendar to move its position
With this procedure, you can move the calendar widget to the desired position on the desktop.
To add a new event to Mini Calendar & Widget, click “ New Event ” at the bottom of the event list. Fill in the form and click “ Ok ”.
Step 8. Right-click the Mini Calendar app icon on the Dock
This application is marked by a black icon with an image of a calendar page. Right-click the icon to display a pop-up menu.
Step 9. Hover over the Options option
A pop-out menu with some additional options will appear.
Step 10. Click Open at Login (optional)
With this option, the Mini Calendar & Widget application will launch after you turn on your computer and sign in to your account.
Step 11. Click This Desktop under "Assign To" (optional)
This option serves to paste the Mini Calendar & Widget widget into the currently open/active desktop.
Alternatively, you can choose " All Desktop ” to attach the widget to each desktop.
Step 12. Click the red "x" icon to delete the calendar
If you want to delete a calendar widget, click the red “x” icon in the top-left corner of the widget to close the app.
Method 4 of 4: Adding a New Calendar Service to Apple Calendar
Step 1. Open the Calendar app
If the app icon is not available in the Dock, click the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the screen and type "Calendar.app", then press " Enter ". The Apple Calendar app will open after that.
Step 2. Click the Calendar menu
It's in the upper-left corner of the screen in the menu bar. After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 3. Click Add Account
A window with various services that you can add will appear.
Step 4. Select a service and click Continue
There are several calendar services you can add to Apple Calendar. You can add an iCloud, Exchange, Google, Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, or other CalDAV account. Click Continue ” in the lower-right corner of the window once you're ready.
Step 5. Log in to the selected account
The login page that appears slightly differs depending on the service you want to add. Usually, you will need to sign in using the email address and password associated with your account. For example, if you want to add a calendar stored in a Google account, sign in using the email address and password associated with the account.
Step 6. Click the checkbox next to "Calendar" and select Done
You can also add email, contacts, and notes to Apple services. Check the “Calendar” option to add a calendar entry and click “ Done ” in the lower right corner of the screen. Calendar entries from the selected account or service are added to the Apple Calendar app. You can click on the different calendars that have been added on the left sidebar of the screen.
