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summary: Covers events as scheduled appointments, meetings, or important dates in Manor that can be linked to projects with reminders. Explains how to create, edit, and view events in calendar and list views.
keywords: events, calendar, appointments, meetings, reminders, project, scheduling, court dates, deadlines, hearings, court hearings, scheduled events
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# Events

## What are Events?

Events are scheduled appointments, meetings, or important dates tracked within Manor. They help you keep track of client meetings, court dates, deadline reminders, and other time-sensitive activities. Events can be linked to projects and include reminders to alert you before they occur.

## Why Events Matter

Using events helps you:

- **Never miss appointments** — Set reminders so you receive alerts before meetings
- **Stay organized** — See all upcoming commitments in one place
- **Link to projects** — Connect meetings and appointments to relevant projects
- **View attendees** — See who created or was assigned to each event
- **Plan your time** — Account for meetings when planning project work

## Key Fields

**Name** (required)
The title of the event. Use clear, descriptive names like "Client Meeting - ABC Corp" or "Court Hearing - Case #123" so you can identify events quickly.

**Project**
The project this event is associated with. Linking events to projects keeps all project-related activities organized together.

**Date** (required)
The start and end date and time for the event. This determines when the event appears on your calendar.

**Location**
Where the event takes place. For virtual meetings, include the video conference link or dial-in information.

**Description**
What the event is about. Include the agenda, expected duration, and any preparation needed.

**First alert / Second alert**
Reminders before the event starts. Options include:
- No alert
- When the task is due
- 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes before
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 hours before
- 1, 2, 3 days before
- 1, 2 weeks before
- 1, 2 months before

**Created at**
The date the event was created. This field is automatically filled and cannot be edited.

## Creating a New Event

To create a new event:

1. Navigate to the **Events** page from the main menu.

   ![Events calendar view showing monthly calendar](../screenshots/events-calendar-view.png)

2. Click the **New event** button in the top right corner, or click directly on a calendar date.

3. Fill in the event details:

   ![New event form](../screenshots/events-new-event-form.png)

   - **Name**: A clear, descriptive title (e.g., "Client Meeting with ABC Corp")
   - **Project**: The project this event relates to (optional)
   - **Date**: Start and end date/time (required)
   - **Location**: Physical address or virtual meeting link (optional)
   - **Description**: Agenda or purpose of the meeting (optional)

4. Add reminders:

   - **First alert**: First reminder (e.g., 15 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day before)
   - **Second alert**: Second reminder for additional notice (optional)

5. Click **Save event**.

## Managing Events

**Viewing the Calendar**

The calendar shows all events in a monthly format. You can:
- Navigate to previous or future months using the arrow buttons
- Filter by specific assignees
- Click on any date to view events for that day

![Calendar view showing events across February 2026](../screenshots/events-calendar-view.png)

**Viewing as a List**

Switch to table view to see all events in a searchable list format with filtering options by creator, assignee, and date range.

![Events table view showing event details](../screenshots/events-table-view.png)

**Editing an Event**

1. Click on the event in the calendar or table view
2. Make your changes in the form
3. Click **Save event**

**Deleting an Event**

1. Open the event from the table or calendar view
2. Click **Delete event** in the event details
3. Confirm the deletion

**Quick Navigation**

Click on any date in the calendar to:
- Add a new event for that date
- View all events scheduled for that day

## Best Practices

**Use Clear Event Names**
Include the client name and purpose in every event title for easy identification.

**Set Appropriate Reminders**
Give yourself enough time to prepare (e.g., 1 day for important meetings, 15 minutes for quick calls).

**Link to Relevant Projects**
Associate events with projects to keep all related activities together and maintain project context.

**Include Meeting Details**
Add virtual meeting links, dial-in numbers, and agendas in the description field so all necessary information is in one place.

**Review Your Calendar Daily**
Check upcoming events each morning to prepare for the day's commitments and plan your workload accordingly.

**Use Both Views**
Switch between calendar view for visual planning and table view for quick filtering and searching based on dates or assignees.