How to Use Hootsuite's Calendar View
- George Apostolov
How to Use Hootsuite's Calendar View: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Plan' to access the Calendar view.
Tap the 'Calendar' tab afterwards.
Your content calendar will be displayed for viewing. Click the 'Date Range Selector' at the top-left corner to switch check posts from other timeframes.
If you wish to view or edit the post, just go to the preview area and click any drafted, scheduled, or published item.
You can also change the viewing format based on your preferences. To do that, tap the 'View Selector' and select your preferred option. Depending on your choice, you may switch the view to list, weekly, or monthly.
If you prefer to organize the post preview based on certain categories, tap 'Filters' and select your preferred options. Through this feature, you may view the post according to post status or specific social accounts.
Lastly, tap 'Create a Post' at the top-right corner if you intend to draft, schedule, or publish a new post.
Quick answer: To use Hootsuite's Calendar View, open the Plan tab from the left-side panel, select the Calendar tab, and use the Date Range Selector to check timeframes. Click any drafted, scheduled, or published item in the preview area to view or edit, change formats via the View Selector, organize using Filters, and tap Create a Post to make new content.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Manage, schedule, and organize your social media content efficiently by navigating and customizing Hootsuite's Calendar View. This guide shows how to use Hootsuite's Calendar View in 7 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Plan' to access the..." and finishing with "Lastly, tap 'Create a Post' at the top-right corner if you intend to draft, schedule, o...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Hootsuite's Calendar View?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Use Hootsuite's Composer, How to Add Alt Text to Images in Hootsuite and How to Add Emojis to Posts on Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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