# Planner Views & Modes

## What is a Planner View? 

A Planner `View` in **Maica** is defines what type of data is displayed in the Planner. It allows users to switch between different categories to focus on specific scheduling information. Each view determines which `Shifts` and `Appointments` are shown based on the selected focus and each view is tailored to a particular need within an organisation.

**Maica** provides various Planner views. 

The below list outlines the available views on the **Maica** Planner: 

* [Schedule](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/schedule.md) 
* [Agenda View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/agenda-view.md)
* [Participant View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/participant-view.md) 
* [Asset View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/asset-view.md) 
* [Accomodation View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/accomodation-view.md) 
* [Roster View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/roster-view.md) 
* [Shift View](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes/shift-view.md)

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The Planner Views have a direct relationship with the [Planner Modes](#id-2.-planner-mode-overview). Each `View` will display slightly different information depending on what `Mode` is selected. As a result, please refer to the information below outlining the [Planner Modes](#id-2.-planner-mode-overview) before continuing learning about the Planner Views. 
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To dive deeper into each view, please visit the specific pages for detailed information on every view. 

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Please note, the following descriptions of each View are explained per **Maica's** default settings. To learn how to customise your displays further, please refer to the [Planner Filter](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-filter.md). 
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## What is a Planner Mode? 

A Planner `Mode` in **Maica** refers to the layout or format used to display the schedule. The two `Modes` in **Maica's** planner are `Timeline Mode` and `Calendar Mode`.

* `Timeline Mode`: This mode presents `Appointments` and `Shifts` in a horizontal timeline, displaying the schedule across a selected time period while aligning the selected view category along the side. 
* `Calendar Mode`: This mode offers a more traditional calendar view, where `Appointments` and `Shifts` are displayed within a grid based on the days and hours of the [selected period](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-views-and-modes.md#how-do-i-select-my-display-options-in-the-planner). 

You can toggle between these `Modes` to choose how the schedule is visually represented within each `View`.

## How do I select my display options in the Planner? 

When in the Planner, you can adjust your display options by simply using the following buttons: 

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<table><thead><tr><th width="120">Number </th><th>Display Option</th><th>Description </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>View </td><td>Dropdown selection of the views that are explained <a href="#what-is-a-planner-view">above</a>. </td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Period</td><td><p>Dropdown selection of the period. The period allows you to select a time frame and controls the length of time shown in the planner view. The available periods in Maica's Planner are: </p><ul><li>Day </li><li>Week </li><li>Fortnight </li><li>Month </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Mode</td><td>Toggle selection of the modes that are explained <a href="#what-is-a-planner-mode">above</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table>

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To change the day in which your Planner starts with, head to the [Planner Management](/maica-knowledge-base/maica-administration-guide/settings/planner-management.md) settings. Maica will default this to Monday, however, you can select any day of the week to suit your needs.&#x20;
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