Morgen Planner

In this guide, we'll show how to navigate your calendars in the Morgen desktop app, and how to quickly create events in the week calendar view.

Before you begin

If you haven't already, install Morgen on your Mac, Linux or Windows PC.

Navigation controls

Morgen's main window presents three controls dedicated to navigation and switching views:

1. The Calendar Views menu

This button in the top toolbar displays the name of the current calendar view – the Week view in this screenshot. Clicking on it opens the Calendar Views menu:

*Choose how you would like to view your calendar in Morgen. It's always easy to change using shortcuts.*

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In this menu, you can switch between the available calendar views: Day, Week, Month, Agenda... Keyboard shortcuts for quickly switching views are listed next to each view button in the menu.

💡 The default view is the Week view. It offers a nice balance between displaying enough days to let you plan your time effectively, whilst letting you see each day's schedule in detail.

2. Current, Previous and Next controls

Click on the arrows to jump to the previous or next month, week or day, depending on your current calendar view. Click on the circle to jump back to the current day, or click T on your keyboard.

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*The arrows up top help you jump forward or back, with the center circle always bringing you back to today.*

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⚡️ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard for faster navigation between days, weeks and months.

3. Quick-Nav widget

Click on the calendar icon at the bottom left of the window to open the Quick-Nav widget. It's a handy 'day of the month' selection tool which remains open even as you switch between calendar views:

*You can open and close the mini calendar to jump to a specific date by clicking on the icon in the bottom left.*

FAQ

Do dates vs. due dates—what's the difference?

A do date is when you plan to work on a task, while a due date is when the task must be completed. By scheduling do dates in your calendar, Morgen helps you carve out time to work on tasks before they become last-minute emergencies, so you stay ahead of deadlines.

How does Morgen help me prioritize urgent vs. important tasks?

In Morgen, you can tag or categorize tasks based on urgency and importance, then use time blocking or its Frames feature to ensure high-impact work gets scheduled when you’re most focused.

How is Morgen different from Todoist?

Morgen combines task management with intelligent calendar scheduling. With Morgen, you don’t just organize tasks, you prioritize the right ones and schedule them. Morgen helps you plan your day by dragging tasks onto your calendar or automatically scheduling them based on your availability, energy levels, and priorities with the AI Planner. It's built for people who want a single tool for managing both time and tasks, not just a to-do list.

Can I sync tasks with my to-do app?

Yes. Morgen lets you sync tasks from your favorite to-do apps, including Todoist, ClickUp, Notion, Obsidian, and more. This means you can view and manage all your tasks and calendar events in one place. Whether you're planning your day or time blocking your week, Morgen ensures your tasks stay connected and up-to-date, no need to switch between multiple apps.

How to navigate your calendar in Morgen

Brenna

Before you begin

Navigation controls

1. The Calendar Views menu

2. Current, Previous and Next controls

3. Quick-Nav widget

FAQ

How to navigate your calendar in Morgen

Brenna

Before you begin

Navigation controls

1. The Calendar Views menu

2. Current, Previous and Next controls

3. Quick-Nav widget

FAQ

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