# Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo) > Learn the differences between Classic and Neo calendar widget styles in GHL Customer Care. Discover benefits, setup steps, and which style best fits your needs. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/configuring-calendar-widget-style-classic-neo - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Calendar Settings & Preferences - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 6, each explained below - Modified on Tue, 9 Sep, 2025 at 8:37 AM --- GHL Customer Care provides two calendar widget styles—Classic and Neo—that determine how your booking calendar is displayed to clients. Choosing the right widget style ensures the best scheduling experience for your business and customers. This article explains the differences, benefits, and setup process for each style. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is the Calendar Widget Style?](#what-is-the-calendar-widget-style) - [Key Benefits of Calendar Widget Styles](#key-benefits-of-calendar-widget-styles) - [Classic Widget](#classic-widget) - [Neo Widget](#neo-widget) - [How To Setup Calendar Widget Styles](#how-to-setup-calendar-widget-styles) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- --- # **What is the Calendar Widget Style?** Calendar widget styles define how your booking calendar appears when shared with leads or clients. GHL Customer Care offers the Classic widget and the Neo widget, each designed for different use cases and levels of customization. ## **Key Benefits of Calendar Widget Styles** Understanding the benefits of each widget style helps you choose the right one for your scheduling needs. - **Classic Style**: Simple, reliable layout designed for quick setup and basic appointment booking. - **Neo Style**: Modern, customizable interface with advanced features like widget step reordering, color customization, staff selection, and class seat displays. - **Flexibility**: Ability to switch between styles when creating or editing a calendar. - **Default for Group Calendars**: The Neo widget is automatically applied for Group Calendars, offering a sleek group booking experience. ## **Classic Widget** The Classic widget is designed for straightforward appointment booking with a simple layout. It’s best for businesses that don’t need advanced customization or modern design elements. - Quick setup process - Standard layout for single or unassigned calendars - Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization ![Classic Widget (image 1 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389155/original/ITlrUJmXGd8onCHwAW3wpA-NXeTdjgBokQ.png) **Classic Widget (image 1 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Classic Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features. - What this covers: Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization - Fields: Quick setup process, Standard layout for single or unassigned calendars, Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization - Next: The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features. ## **Neo Widget** The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features. - Customizable colors, backgrounds, and buttons - Ability to reorder widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment) - Staff selection option for Round Robin calendars - Seat display for Class Booking calendars - Streamlined and modern interface ![Neo Widget (image 2 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389123/original/vrF3eAhQgwPB6xaHA0xekaPfZKlCeVBVPQ.png) **Neo Widget (image 2 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Neo Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Streamlined and modern interface. For context, this section explains: The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features. - What this covers: Streamlined and modern interface - Fields: Customizable colors, backgrounds, and buttons, Ability to reorder widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment), Staff selection option for Round Robin calendars, Seat display for Class Booking calendars, Streamlined and modern interface - Next: Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features. ## **How To Setup Calendar Widget Styles** Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features. **Classic vs Neo: Things to Keep in Mind.** It’s important to be aware of how Classic and Neo widgets differ so you can choose the right option for your calendar setup.  Classic is the default for unassigned calendars, while Neo is the default for group calendars. Customization options such as colors, backgrounds, and button text are only available in Neo. Staff selection in Round Robin calendars also requires Neo, and the Class Booking seat display is only supported in Neo. Payment collection, however, is supported in both Classic and Neo. You can switch widget styles anytime without affecting existing bookings. ### **Open Settings** Begin by navigating to the **Settings** menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations. ![Open Settings (image 3 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389542/original/nWbGf1844DFD6LZ2BZ-cdxkMBKzdyR8LfQ.png) **Open Settings (image 3 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Open Settings" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations. Immediately after, the guide continues: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. - Where to go: Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations. - Controls: Settings - Next: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. ### **Access Calendars** Inside the Settings menu, click on **Calendars** under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. ![Access Calendars (image 4 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389596/original/R8zGPM6caJtwmbcZnsyILto3USKu-aQ3-A.png) **Access Calendars (image 4 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Access Calendars" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. - What to click: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. - Controls: Calendars - Next: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. ### **Create or Edit Calendar** In the Calendars section, you can either click **New Calendar** to create a fresh one or use the **edit icon** next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. ![Create or Edit Calendar (image 5 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389669/original/knlBJ5svshub779YYyQQtSglHMRj5T1NGA.png) **Create or Edit Calendar (image 5 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Create or Edit Calendar" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. Immediately after, the guide continues: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. - What to click: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. - Controls: New Calendar, edit icon - Next: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. ### **Select Widget Style** Go to the **Customizations** tab in the calendar setup. Under **Calendar Widget Style**, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. ![Select Widget Style (image 6 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155053389793/original/hSuU6gasTFdtF6G1aLWDdm15ZkmzzrGb3A.png) **Select Widget Style (image 6 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "Select Widget Style" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: Can I switch from Classic to Neo after creating a calendar? Yes, you can edit an existing calendar at any time and change the widget style. - Where to go: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. - Controls: Customizations, Calendar Widget Style - Next: Q: Can I switch from Classic to Neo after creating a calendar? Yes, you can edit an existing calendar at any time and change the widget style. ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I switch from Classic to Neo after creating a calendar?** Yes, you can edit an existing calendar at any time and change the widget style. **Q: Do all customization options apply to both Classic and Neo widgets?** No, customization features such as colors, backgrounds, and reorder options are exclusive to the Neo widget. **Q: Why is Neo the default for Group Calendars?** Neo supports advanced group booking features, staff selection, and a modern layout better suited for multiple team members. **Q: Which widget should I use for class bookings with multiple seats?** The Neo widget is required to display available seats per slot. **Q: Does switching widget styles affect existing bookings?** No, changing the widget style only changes the booking page appearance, not your existing appointments. ## **Related Articles** - ### [Calendar Widget Customization](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/calendar-widget-customization) - ### [Calendar Widget Reorder](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/calendar-widget-reorder) - ### [Show Seats per Slot for Class Booking](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/show-seats-per-slot-for-class-booking-on-the-booking-widget) - ### [Round Robin Calendar Staff Selection](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/round-robin-calendar-staff-selection) - ### [Neo Group View Template](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-groups/neo-group-view-template) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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