Calendar Section
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A Calendar section is an embedded calendar control displayed within the ASPxDateEdit drop-down window. You can use the ASPxDateEdit.CalendarProperties property to access calendar settings.
The Calendar section is always visible in the drop-down window. You can also enable the Time Section. The editor displays the fast navigation window when users click the current month and year in a calendar header.
The table below lists the main properties that affect calendar elements.
| Visual element | Members |
|---|---|
| Clear Button | CalendarProperties.ShowClearButton, CalendarProperties.ClearButtonText, CalendarProperties.ButtonStyle |
| Day Headers | CalendarProperties.ShowDayHeaders, CalendarProperties.DayNameFormat, CalendarProperties.DayHeaderStyle |
| Footer | CalendarProperties.FooterStyle |
| Header | CalendarProperties.ShowHeader, CalendarProperties.HeaderStyle |
| Month Navigation Buttons | CalendarProperties.EnableMonthNavigation, CalendarProperties.NextMonthImage, CalendarProperties.PrevMonthImage |
| Today | CalendarProperties.TodayStyle |
| Today Button | CalendarProperties.ShowTodayButton, CalendarProperties.TodayButtonText, CalendarProperties.ButtonStyle |
| Week Numbers | CalendarProperties.ShowWeekNumbers |
| Year Navigation Buttons | CalendarProperties.EnableYearNavigation, CalendarProperties.NextYearImage, CalendarProperties.PrevYearImage |
Keyboard Support
| Key Combination | Action (when no date is selected) | Action (when a date is selected) |
|---|---|---|
| LEFT ARROW | Selects the current day | Moves selection to the previous day |
| RIGHT ARROW | Selects the current day | Moves selection to the next day |
| UP ARROW | Selects the current day | Moves selection one week back |
| DOWN ARROW | Selects the current day | Moves selection one week forward |
| PAGE UP | Selects the current day | Moves selection one month back |
| PAGE DOWN | Selects the current day | Moves selection one month forward |
| END | Selects the last day of the current month | Moves selection to the last day of the month |
| HOME | Selects the first day of the current month | Moves selection to the first day of the month |
| ENTER | Applies changes | Applies changes |
| ESC | Cancels changes and closes the calendar | Cancels changes and closes the calendar |
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