Todoist Calendar Week View Feature

Introduction

• New Feature: Todoist launched a new calendar week view feature.
• Purpose: Helps in visualizing how busy the week is.
• Limitations: Not a fully-fledged calendar; can't integrate all calendars or move events around.

Initial Setup

• Access: Go into settings using your profile picture/name.
• Calendar Settings: Navigate to the Calendars section.
  • Marked with new label if viewed around June/July 2024.
• Integration Steps:
  • Disconnect old Google Calendar integration if exists.
  • Reconnect new integration.

Using the Calendar Week View

• Navigation: Accessible via the Upcoming section.
• Tasks and Appointments:
  • Tasks for the day shown in Today area.
  • Upcoming appointments listed for each day.
• Focus Block:
  • Allocate tasks to focus blocks for dedicated work time.
  • Tasks can be moved; calendar events cannot.

Usability

• Viewing Options: Choose between list view, board view, calendar view.
• Planning:
  • Helps in realistic weekly planning.
  • Adjustable tasks for less busy days.
• Future Plans: Integration with Apple Calendar and Outlook coming soon.

Conclusion

• Benefit: Great for weekly planning and ensuring a balanced schedule.
• Caveat: Existing only with Google Calendar for now.
• Contact: Check experimental features if it's not visible.
• Next Steps: Video suggestion for complete Todoist setup.

Note: The feature was recently launched (28th June) and might have initial bugs.