# Calendar View Enhancements > Discover GHL Customer Care’s new Calendar View Enhancements—dedicated scheduling types, smart filters, and more space to manage Meetings or Services efficiently. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/calendar-view-enhancements - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Calendar Settings & Preferences - Reading time: 5 min - Images: 9, each explained below - Modified on Thu, 27 Aug at 11:46 AM --- The enhanced **Calendar View** in GHL Customer Care delivers a cleaner, more spacious, and intuitive way to manage your schedule. With dedicated scheduling types, contextual filters, and an optimized layout, users can focus on what matters most—seeing the right appointments, staff, and services at a glance. These improvements make managing meetings, services, and upcoming rental bookings simpler and more efficient than ever. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Calendar View Enhancements?](#what-is-calendar-view-enhancements) - [Key Benefits of Calendar View Enhancements](#key-benefits-of-calendar-view-enhancements) - [Dedicated Scheduling Types](#dedicated-scheduling-types) - [Smart Dropdown Navigation](#smart-dropdown-navigation) - [Contextual Filters](#contextual-filters) - [Unified Service View](#unified-service-view) - [More Space to View Events](#more-space-to-view-events) - [View Buffer Time in Day and Week Views](#view-buffer-time-in-day-and-week-views) - [Mini Month Calendar Relocation](#mini-month-calendar-relocation) - [Calendar View Enhancements Availability](#calendar-view-enhancements-availability) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Calendar View Enhancements?** The Calendar View Enhancements introduce a modernized scheduling experience designed to reduce clutter and adapt dynamically to your workflow. Depending on your scheduling type—**Meetings**, **Services (v2)**, or upcoming **Rentals**—the view adjusts filters, displays, and navigation tools so you can organize appointments effortlessly. _This update focuses on improving usability by introducing type-specific calendar views, streamlined filters, and flexible viewing options that expand screen space for better visibility._ ![What is Calendar View Enhancements? (image 1 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056287881/original/FjvJgDSCDtt34u03Ij2P4L-UagIRpE3ECA.png) **What is Calendar View Enhancements? (image 1 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "What is Calendar View Enhancements?" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: This update focuses on improving usability by introducing type-specific calendar views, streamlined filters, and flexible viewing options that expand screen space for better visibility. Immediately after, the guide continues: Understanding the main advantages helps you maximize productivity and simplify daily scheduling. - What to fill in: This update focuses on improving usability by introducing type-specific calendar views, streamlined filters, and flexible viewing options that expand screen space for better visibility. - Controls: Meetings, Services (v2), Rentals - Next: Understanding the main advantages helps you maximize productivity and simplify daily scheduling. --- ## **Key Benefits of Calendar View Enhancements** Understanding the main advantages helps you maximize productivity and simplify daily scheduling. - **Focused views:** Only appointments and filters related to your active scheduling type are shown—no more mixed results or visual clutter. - **Smart navigation:** A new dropdown lets you switch between _Meetings_ and _Services_ instantly. - **Optimized workspace:** Use the **Manage View** toggle to hide filters and expand your visible calendar area. - **Quick monthly navigation:** The mini month-view has been relocated under the main date for easy access. - **Cleaner interface:** If your agency has only one scheduling type enabled, the dropdown hides automatically for a distraction-free workspace. - **Unified Service View:** Displays multi-staff service bookings clearly in one view. - **Buffer visibility:** Show pre-buffer and post-buffer time in Day and Week views to understand appointment spacing at a glance. --- ## **Dedicated Scheduling Types** GHL Customer Care’s Calendar View now recognizes separate scheduling types to better align with your business model and booking needs. _This feature ensures that each type—Meetings, Services, or Rentals—has its own focused workspace, tailored filters, and dedicated management tools._ - **Meetings:** Includes all legacy calendar types—Personal, Round Robin, Collective, Class, Service Menu, and Service Calendars (v1). - **Services (v2):** Built for service-based businesses. Supports advanced capabilities like **variations**, **add-ons**, and **staff pricing**. - **Rentals (coming soon):** A future release designed for rental-based businesses (e.g., studios, venues, or equipment rentals). ![Dedicated Scheduling Types (image 2 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526225/original/VPWEnx9lalVo3CMCmB9-k49HTceFamMJ-g.png) **Dedicated Scheduling Types (image 2 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Dedicated Scheduling Types" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: Meetings: Includes all legacy calendar types—Personal, Round Robin, Collective, Class, Service Menu, and Service Calendars (v1). Services (v2): Built for service-based businesses. Supports advanced capabilities like variations, add-ons, and staff pricing. Rentals (coming soon): A future release…. Immediately after, the guide continues: The new Smart Dropdown makes switching between scheduling types effortless. It appears at the top of the calendar when multiple scheduling types are enabled in Agency Settings. If only one type is active, the dropdown stays hidden…. - What this covers: Meetings: Includes all legacy calendar types—Personal, Round Robin, Collective, Class, Service Menu, and Service Calendars (v1). Services (v2): Built for service-based businesses. Supports advanced capabilities like variations, add-ons, and staff pricing. Rentals (coming soon): A future release designed for rental-based businesses (e.g., studios, venues, or equipment rentals). - Controls: variations, add-ons, staff pricing - Next: The new Smart Dropdown makes switching between scheduling types effortless. It appears at the top of the calendar when multiple scheduling types are enabled in Agency Settings. If only one type is active, the dropdown stays hidden, ensuring a cleaner layout. Full procedure: 1. Meetings: Includes all legacy calendar types—Personal, Round Robin, Collective, Class, Service Menu, and Service Calendars (v1). 2. Services (v2): Built for service-based businesses. Supports advanced capabilities like variations, add-ons, and staff pricing. 3. Rentals (coming soon): A future release designed for rental-based businesses (e.g., studios, venues, or equipment rentals). --- ## **Smart Dropdown Navigation** The new **Smart Dropdown** makes switching between scheduling types effortless. It appears at the top of the calendar when multiple scheduling types are enabled in **Agency Settings**. If only one type is active, the dropdown stays hidden, ensuring a cleaner layout. _This contextual navigation improves workflow continuity—no more switching tabs or sub-accounts to view different calendar types._ ![Smart Dropdown Navigation (image 3 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526327/original/gzSepGyojsiIcdc5LeR2t8iMKRBoklfv1Q.png) **Smart Dropdown Navigation (image 3 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Smart Dropdown Navigation" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: This contextual navigation improves workflow continuity—no more switching tabs or sub-accounts to view different calendar types. Immediately after, the guide continues: The right-hand filter panel updates dynamically based on your selected scheduling type. Each view provides only relevant filters, streamlining your workflow. - What this covers: This contextual navigation improves workflow continuity—no more switching tabs or sub-accounts to view different calendar types. - Controls: Smart Dropdown, Agency Settings - Next: The right-hand filter panel updates dynamically based on your selected scheduling type. Each view provides only relevant filters, streamlining your workflow. --- ## **Contextual Filters** The right-hand filter panel updates dynamically based on your selected scheduling type. Each view provides only relevant filters, streamlining your workflow. _By dynamically adjusting filters, you can quickly focus on the specific appointments, services, or staff that matter most without visual overload._ **Meetings View Filters:** - Users - Calendars - Groups ![Contextual Filters (image 4 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526396/original/Ii4EyWZOha2jUwpBLQAhisKtWfTNx8eDoA.png) **Contextual Filters (image 4 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Contextual Filters" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: By dynamically adjusting filters, you can quickly focus on the specific appointments, services, or staff that matter most without visual overload. This part of the guide covers 7 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Staff Services Categories Location (when Unified Service View is enabled). - What this covers: By dynamically adjusting filters, you can quickly focus on the specific appointments, services, or staff that matter most without visual overload. - Fields: Users, Calendars, Groups, Staff, Services, Categories, Location (when Unified Service View is enabled) - Next: Staff Services Categories Location (when Unified Service View is enabled) Full procedure: 1. Users 2. Calendars 3. Groups **Services View Filters:** - Staff - Services - Categories - Location (when Unified Service View is enabled) ![Contextual Filters (image 5 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526481/original/TDkCf0qCP2EoMZ5egD-bMtdKONzcqM-35A.png) **Contextual Filters (image 5 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Contextual Filters" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: Staff Services Categories Location (when Unified Service View is enabled). This part of the guide covers 7 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: When toggled on, Unified Service View groups all service-based bookings (across staff) in one unified timeline, providing complete visibility of your service schedule at a glance. - What this covers: Staff Services Categories Location (when Unified Service View is enabled) - Fields: Users, Calendars, Groups, Staff, Services, Categories, Location (when Unified Service View is enabled) - Next: When toggled on, Unified Service View groups all service-based bookings (across staff) in one unified timeline, providing complete visibility of your service schedule at a glance. Full procedure: 1. Users 2. Calendars 3. Groups --- ## **Unified Service View** When toggled on, **Unified Service View** groups all service-based bookings (across staff) in one unified timeline, providing complete visibility of your service schedule at a glance. _This view helps service-based teams quickly identify overlaps, staff assignments, and available time slots across multiple locations._ ![Unified Service View (image 6 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526527/original/7y05TeokzpuTP5Q9AMPAmQn-dtoRBu9osQ.png) **Unified Service View (image 6 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Unified Service View" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: This view helps service-based teams quickly identify overlaps, staff assignments, and available time slots across multiple locations. Immediately after, the guide continues: To maximize visibility, the enhanced Calendar View reduces padding and allows you to hide the filter panel. - What this covers: This view helps service-based teams quickly identify overlaps, staff assignments, and available time slots across multiple locations. - Controls: Unified Service View - Next: To maximize visibility, the enhanced Calendar View reduces padding and allows you to hide the filter panel. --- ## **More Space to View Events** To maximize visibility, the enhanced Calendar View reduces padding and allows you to hide the filter panel. _This makes it ideal for users who handle a high volume of appointments and need to see as many events as possible without scrolling._ **How to expand view space:** - Click **Manage View** (top right corner). - Hide or unhide the right-side panel as needed. - Adjust zoom or screen size to display more appointments in view. ![More Space to View Events (image 7 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526806/original/cQklwSSD9_4i0SHZwxaCT2bS9wDaKnntxQ.png) **More Space to View Events (image 7 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "More Space to View Events" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: Click Manage View (top right corner). Hide or unhide the right-side panel as needed. Adjust zoom or screen size to display more appointments in view. Immediately after, the guide continues: You can display pre-buffer and post-buffer times directly in the Day and Week calendar views. - What to click: Click Manage View (top right corner). Hide or unhide the right-side panel as needed. Adjust zoom or screen size to display more appointments in view. - Controls: Manage View - Next: You can display pre-buffer and post-buffer times directly in the Day and Week calendar views. Full procedure: 1. Click Manage View (top right corner). 2. Hide or unhide the right-side panel as needed. 3. Adjust zoom or screen size to display more appointments in view. --- ## **View Buffer Time in Day and Week Views** You can display pre-buffer and post-buffer times directly in the Day and Week calendar views. To show buffer time: 1. Go to **Calendars**. 2. Select **Day view** or **Week view**. 3. Click **Manage View**. 4. Turn on **Show buffer time**. Configured pre-buffer and post-buffer periods appear as visually distinct blocks around appointments. This helps you identify the time reserved before or after an appointment without changing the appointment itself or its scheduling rules. Turn off **Show buffer time** when you want to hide buffer blocks from the calendar view. ![View Buffer Time in Day and Week Views (image 8 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079483830/original/BPysafVVK7sZmYy0eqTzkZ8OTLE_U0hxCg.png) **View Buffer Time in Day and Week Views (image 8 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "View Buffer Time in Day and Week Views" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: Turn off Show buffer time when you want to hide buffer blocks from the calendar view. Immediately after, the guide continues: The mini month-view calendar now appears just below the main date. Click the date to expand or collapse it, giving you quick navigation between months while staying in your current weekly or daily view. - What this covers: Turn off Show buffer time when you want to hide buffer blocks from the calendar view. - Controls: Calendars, Day view, Week view, Manage View, Show buffer time - Next: The mini month-view calendar now appears just below the main date. Click the date to expand or collapse it, giving you quick navigation between months while staying in your current weekly or daily view. Full procedure: 1. Go to Calendars. 2. Select Day view or Week view. 3. Click Manage View. 4. Turn on Show buffer time. --- ## **Mini Month Calendar Relocation** The mini month-view calendar now appears just below the main date. Click the date to expand or collapse it, giving you quick navigation between months while staying in your current weekly or daily view. _This relocation improves flow and keeps essential navigation tools within easy reach._ ![Mini Month Calendar Relocation (image 9 of 9)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056526863/original/vZLO2q3NxkDuPRLOanEfyVobj7qYPN8sGA.png) **Mini Month Calendar Relocation (image 9 of 9)** This screenshot appears in the "Mini Month Calendar Relocation" section of "Calendar View Enhancements". The text alongside this image reads: This relocation improves flow and keeps essential navigation tools within easy reach. Immediately after, the guide continues: The enhanced Calendar View feature is automatically available when Meetings, Services (v2), or both scheduling types are enabled within your agency settings. Once active, the calendar interface updates automatically—no additional setup is…. - What this covers: This relocation improves flow and keeps essential navigation tools within easy reach. - Next: The enhanced Calendar View feature is automatically available when Meetings, Services (v2), or both scheduling types are enabled within your agency settings. Once active, the calendar interface updates automatically—no additional setup is required. --- ## **Calendar View Enhancements Availability** The enhanced **Calendar View** feature is automatically available when **Meetings**, **Services (v2)**, or both scheduling types are enabled within your agency settings. Once active, the calendar interface updates automatically—no additional setup is required. When multiple scheduling types are enabled, a **type selector** appears at the top of the Calendar View, allowing users to switch between **Meetings** and **Services**. If only one scheduling type is active, the selector remains hidden to maintain a simplified layout. The **Manage View** panel on the right includes dynamic filters that adjust based on the selected scheduling type. This ensures that users only see relevant filters, such as **Users**, **Calendars**, or **Groups** for Meetings, and **Staff**, **Services**, or **Categories** for Services. Agencies offering service-based bookings can also use **Unified Service View** to view all service appointments across team members in a single, consolidated timeline. The updated layout is designed for greater visibility and flexibility. The filter panel can be collapsed to display more appointments on screen, and a **mini month calendar** positioned beneath the main date header allows for quick date navigation without leaving the current view. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Do I need to migrate my existing calendars to use the new view?** A: No. All existing calendars automatically appear under the **Meetings** view. **Services (v2)** calendars show in the **Services** view once that feature is enabled. **Q: Why don’t I see the Meetings/Services dropdown?** A: The dropdown only appears if multiple scheduling types are active in **Agency Settings**. **Q: Can I still drag and drop appointments?** A: Yes, you can still drag, drop, reschedule, and cancel appointments as before. **Q: Does hiding the filter panel affect other users?** A: No. The **Manage View** setting is user-specific and does not impact others. **Q: Will Google Calendar sync with Services (v2)?** A: Not currently. Google Calendar sync applies to Meetings only; Services must be managed directly within GHL Customer Care. **Q: Is Rentals available yet?** A: Rentals are under development and will be added in a future update. **Q: Can I enable Services (v2) for multiple sub-accounts at once?** A: Yes. 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