It has always supported .ics files, and the subscription feature enables syncing with Google Calendar.

[4] Its interface matches Windows Vista Mail's, but the two apps are not connected in this operating system.

[5] A new version of Calendar with a text-heavy was added to Windows 8 as one of many apps written to run full-screen or snapped as part of Microsoft's Metro design language philosophy.

[6] Like many Microsoft apps introduced for Windows 8, many of the features are hidden in the charms or a menu at the bottom of the screen that is triggered by right clicking.

[7][8][9] Users can set it to use the system theme or choose a custom accent color, background image, and light/dark preference.

The Windows 10 app also uses a flyout settings panel and a mini Ribbon interface in the viewing pane.

Like the Vista version, the important controls are readily visible and use icons to match the system's.