Calendar software allows users to design and print their own calendars. Some programs are calendar development and printing programs only. Others offer scheduling tools to allow easy input of activities including Holidays, repeating activities, etc. Most offer templates, graphics, font choices, and other features to allow creativity in your calendar design. Some include image editing so Photos can be incorporated.
Some calendar products are full scheduling applications as well that offer alarms, reminders, repeating appointments, PDA interfaces, etc. Some are designed for personal use and others for businesses. The business oriented scheduling software includes conference room scheduling, side by side calendar viewing to avoid scheduling conflicts, equipment scheduling,
Free calendar software programs are available and most office suites and word processing programs have some kind of calendar program that will allow printing and development of programs.
Features available with basic calendar development programs include:
- Borders and graphics
- Font choices
- Built in templates
- Calendar printing
- Photo calendar capability
Calendar programs that include scheduling offer:
- Calendar printing
- Reminders and alarms
- Online access or download to PC
- Monthly, weekly, or daily formats
- Track regular (weekly, monthly, annual) events
- Holidays automatically calculated each year
- PDA interface
- Color coding
Some major software providers offering Calendar programs include:
- Microsoft
- Calendar Soft
- RKS Software
- Rocking Software
- Digi Labs
- Calendar Scope
Factors that should be considered when selecting your appointment scheduling application include:
- Cost
- Do you need scheduling capabilities beyond MS Outlook
- Are you looking for custom calendar printing, or scheduling software as well.
- Ease of use and training.