How to Create Week and Year Views in a SharePoint Calendar List
Question details
The user needs to set up both week and year views in a SharePoint Calendar List but cannot locate the necessary settings.
- Product
- SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Organizing and displaying events in a SharePoint Calendar List.
- Observed behavior
- The required settings to configure simultaneous week and year views are missing or difficult to find depending on the SharePoint version.
Verify your current SharePoint version and ensure you have sufficient permissions to create and modify custom list views.
Check and Create Custom Calendar Views
Depending on your SharePoint version, you might be able to create separate custom views for the week and month formats.
Classic SharePoint calendars natively support Day, Week, and Month views. While a 'Year' view is typically unsupported natively, you can optimize your site by setting up dedicated Weekly and Monthly views.
Open your SharePoint site and navigate to the Calendar List where you want to adjust the views.
Click on the 'Calendar' tab in the ribbon at the top of the page, then select 'Create View'.
Choose 'Calendar View' as the format for your new view.
In the Time Interval section, set the default scope to 'Week' or 'Month' based on your needs, name the view, and click 'OK' to save.
Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft
If the native year view feature is critical for your workflow, you can submit feedback directly to Microsoft to request its implementation.
Manage Your Schedules and Plans with WPS Office
If SharePoint's calendar limitations are slowing you down, consider managing your team's weekly and yearly schedules using WPS Spreadsheet. It's a free, lightweight alternative offering advanced calendar templates and full compatibility with Microsoft Office.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the official website.
- 2. Open a Calendar Template: Open WPS Spreadsheet, click on 'New', and search for 'Calendar' or 'Yearly Planner' in the template library.
- 3. Customize and Save: Select a template that supports week and year views, customize your schedule, and save it in .xlsx format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SharePoint support a yearly calendar view by default?
No. Classic SharePoint calendar lists natively support Day, Week, and Month views. A native Year view is typically not available, requiring workarounds like custom list formatting, Power Apps, or third-party web parts.
Can I display multiple calendar views on the same SharePoint page?
Yes. You can add the Calendar Web Part to a modern or classic page multiple times, configuring each web part to display a different default view (e.g., one web part showing the Week view and another showing the Month view).
How do I set the default view for my SharePoint calendar?
Go to your Calendar, click on the 'List' tab, select 'List Settings', scroll down to the Views section, click on the view you want to use as default, check the 'Make this the default view' box, and click OK.
