Use these shortcuts to navigate PrimeCal without reaching for the mouse.
Calendar Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|
T | Jump to today |
→ (Right Arrow) | Next day / week / month (depending on current view) |
← (Left Arrow) | Previous day / week / month |
N | Move forward one period |
P | Move back one period |
View Switching
| Key | Action |
|---|
M | Switch to Month view |
W | Switch to Week view |
D | Switch to Day view |
Events
| Key | Action |
|---|
E | Create a new event (opens the event editor) |
Enter | Open selected event |
Delete / Backspace | Delete selected event (with confirmation) |
Escape | Close open modal or dialog |
General
| Key | Action |
|---|
/ | Open search |
? | Show keyboard shortcut help (if available in your version) |
Tab | Move focus to the next interactive element |
Shift + Tab | Move focus to the previous interactive element |
Week View: Drag to Create
In Week View, you can click and drag on an empty time slot to select a time range, then release to create a new event with that time pre-filled. This works with mouse or trackpad but not with keyboard alone.
Touch Gestures (Mobile)
| Gesture | Action |
|---|
| Swipe left | Next week / month |
| Swipe right | Previous week / month |
| Pull down | Refresh calendar data |
| Tap + hold | Long-press on a day to create event |
Notes
- Keyboard shortcuts work when focus is on the calendar area, not inside a text input
- Modal dialogs (event editor, settings) capture Tab and arrow keys for internal navigation — press
Escape to return focus to the calendar
- Screen reader users: PrimeCal uses semantic HTML with ARIA labels on all interactive elements. Calendar grid cells have accessible labels for date and event count
For full accessibility guidance, see Accessibility Guidelines.