Trello is a fantastic tool for task management, but sometimes you need a clear, visual overview of your deadlines. That’s where the Calendar Power-Up comes in. This feature lets you view your Trello cards in a calendar format, making it easy to plan your schedule and stay on top of your tasks. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting it up and making the most of it.
Adding the calendar power-up
To start using the Calendar Power-Up, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the top of your Trello board and click Power-Ups.
2. Select Add Power-Ups.
3. Type "calendar" into the search bar, and the "Calendar Power-Up" should appear as the first result.
4. Click Add to install it.
Once installed, you’ll see a small calendar icon at the top of your board. Clicking this icon will open a calendar view, displaying your tasks based on their due dates.
Assigning due dates
To see tasks on the calendar, you’ll need to add due dates to your cards. Open a card, select a due date, and save it. For example, if you assign one task for Friday and another for Sunday, they’ll appear on their respective dates in the calendar.
Drag-and-drop
One of the most useful features of the calendar view is the ability to drag cards to different dates. When you do this, the due date for the card automatically updates. This makes it easy to reorganize your schedule, reprioritize tasks, and manage changes on the fly.
Why use the calendar power-up?
The Calendar Power-Up is perfect for users who want to combine Trello’s list-based organization with a more traditional calendar layout. It’s especially useful for tracking project deadlines, planning events, or managing recurring tasks. With its drag-and-drop functionality, it saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
Video Transcript
Hi! In today's video, I want to show you how to add a power-up that displays your Trello cards in a calendar view—whether it’s for a day, week, or an entire month. Let me walk you through the steps to set this up.
First, head over to the top of your Trello board and click on Power-Ups. Next, select Add Power-Ups. In the search bar, type “calendar.” The power-up you’re looking for should be the first result, named "Calendar Power-Up." I already have it installed, so I don’t see the "Add" button, but for those of you who haven’t installed it yet, you’ll see an Add button there. Simply click it to install.
Once the calendar power-up is added, you’ll notice a small calendar icon at the top of your board. Clicking this icon will display your cards in a calendar view, showing their due dates as tasks on specific days.
Now, my board currently doesn’t have any dates assigned to tasks, so let me add some dates to demonstrate. (This board is based on a template I sell, so I’ll remove the existing dates to ensure that, if you buy this template, you won’t see preset dates.) For example, I’ve added due dates to two tasks: one for Friday and another for Sunday. These tasks now appear on the calendar view.
You might notice that my list titles are named "Monday" and "Tuesday," which could be confusing. These are just list titles unrelated to the calendar dates. If I rename a list to "Goals" and assign a due date for tomorrow, the card will show under "Goals" in the calendar.
What’s even more convenient is that you can drag cards to a different day directly in the calendar view. When you do this, the deadline automatically updates. This is incredibly useful for organizing your work and quickly reprioritizing tasks.
That’s it! I hope you found this helpful. Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next one!