Calendar Navigation

Navigate dates, switch views, and quickly jump to specific time periods on the calendar

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Boom PMS Calendar Navigation Controls
The calendar toolbar provides multiple ways to navigate through dates

Overview

Efficient navigation is key to managing your calendar effectively. Boom PMS provides several ways to move through dates, from quick keyboard shortcuts to visual date pickers. This guide covers all the navigation tools at your disposal.

Navigation Methods

TODAY Button

The quickest way to return to the current date:

  • Click the TODAY button in the top-left of the toolbar
  • The calendar will instantly scroll to show today's date
  • Today's column will be highlighted for easy identification

Keyboard shortcut: Press T anywhere on the calendar page to jump to today.

Date Range Navigation

Use the navigation arrows to move through time:

  • Left Arrow (<) - Move backward in time
  • Right Arrow (>) - Move forward in time
  • Each click moves the view by approximately one screen width of dates

The current date range is displayed between the arrows (e.g., "Dec 7, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026").

Date Picker

For jumping to a specific date:

  1. Click on the date range display (e.g., "Dec 7, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026")
  2. A calendar picker will appear
  3. Click on any date to jump directly to that day
  4. Use the month/year navigation in the picker to move to distant dates
Calendar Icon

Next to the TODAY button, you'll see a small calendar icon:

  • Click the calendar icon to open a mini calendar
  • Select any date to navigate directly to it
  • This is useful when you know the exact date you need to view
Horizontal Scrolling

For smooth, continuous navigation:

  • Mouse wheel: Use horizontal scroll (shift + scroll on most mice)
  • Trackpad: Swipe left or right with two fingers
  • Scroll bar: Drag the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom

This method is ideal for fine-tuned positioning when viewing reservations that span date boundaries.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:

Key Action
T Jump to today's date
Left Arrow Move to previous dates (when calendar is focused)
Right Arrow Move to next dates (when calendar is focused)
Escape Close any open date picker or popup

Pro Tips

Quick Month Jump
When using the date picker, click directly on the month name to see a list of all months. This is faster than clicking arrow buttons multiple times.
Bookmark Specific Dates
The URL updates as you navigate. Bookmark a specific view (like next month) to return to it quickly later.
Today Indicator
Today's date column has a subtle highlight. Look for the slightly different background color to quickly identify where "now" is on the calendar.

What's Next?

Now that you can navigate the calendar efficiently, learn to: