Small preferences make a big difference in how your calendar feels day to day.
Open Settings
In the app, open the user menu (top right), then choose Settings.
Keyboard shortcut:
- Mac: Cmd + ,
- Windows/Linux: Ctrl + ,
Timezone
Set your timezone so event times display correctly (especially if you travel).
If something looks an hour off, check this first.
See also: Time zones
Week start day
Choose whether your week starts on Sunday, Monday, or Saturday.
This affects the Week and Month views.
Theme
Theme lives in the user menu (top right) under Theme.
Pick a theme that feels good:
- System
- Light
- Dark
Keyboard shortcuts (handy when you're presenting):
- System: Shift + S
- Light: Shift + L
- Dark: Shift + D
Notifications
Reminders use browser notifications. In Settings, you can:
- Enable notifications
- Send a test notification
See: Reminders and notifications
Grid contrast (accessibility)
If the calendar grid lines feel too faint (or too strong), try Grid contrast:
- Subtle
- Standard
- High contrast
Maps provider
When you click a location that is not a URL, NimbleCal can open it in:
- OpenStreetMap (default)
- Apple Maps
- Google Maps
Remember this device (passkey) (beta)
If you use a trusted device, you can enable Remember this device (passkey) so you can unlock faster after restarts.