> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Selecting a date or period

To view scheduled presentations for different time frames, **PADS4 Scheduler** provides multiple ways to navigate dates. Whether you're using the calendar in the side panel or the ribbon bar, the **schedule view will automatically update** to reflect your selection—whether it's in **Calendar View**, **Table View**, or **Text View**.

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## Selecting a Single Date

1. In the **main window**, locate the **calendar** in the left-hand pane.
2. Hover your mouse over the desired date.
3. **Click** the date.
4. The view on the right will update to display the schedule for that date.

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## Selecting a Date Range (Consecutive Days)

1. In the left calendar, click and **hold** your mouse button on the **start date**.
2. **Drag** your mouse to the desired **end date**.
3. **Release** the mouse button.
4. The schedule view will automatically update to reflect the selected period.

> **Note:** Dragging across weeks will automatically select full weeks. To select only specific days, see the next section.

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## Selecting Non-Consecutive Dates

1. In the calendar pane, click your **first date**.
2. Hold the **\[Ctrl] key** on your keyboard.
3. Continue clicking any **additional, non-sequential dates**.
4. Release the mouse and the \[Ctrl] key when done.
5. The schedule view will update accordingly.

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## Selecting Dates Using the Ribbon Bar

You can also use the **View** tab on the **ribbon bar** to navigate dates and periods more precisely.

### **Today**

* Click **Today** to immediately focus on the current date.

### **Back / Forward**

* Use **Back** or **Forward** to shift the view:
  * **By day**: Moves one day at a time.
  * **By period**: Moves by the previously selected range (e.g., week or month).

> These navigation arrows are also available directly in the schedule view area.

### **Date... (Go to Date)**

1. In the **View** tab, click **Date...**
2. In the **Go to Date** window:
   * Type in a date manually or
   * Use the calendar dropdown to select a date
3. Click **OK** to update the view