---
title: "MonthCalendar Control"
ms.date: "03/30/2017"
helpviewer_keywords: 
  - "calendar controls"
  - "MonthCalendar control [Windows Forms]"
  - "dates [Windows Forms], controls"
  - "calendars"
ms.assetid: 051c6518-e0ca-426b-855c-f9bf70972970
---
# MonthCalendar Control (Windows Forms)
The Windows Forms `MonthCalendar` control presents an intuitive graphical interface for users to view and set date information. The control displays a grid containing the numbered days of the month, arranged in columns underneath the days of the week. You can select a different month by clicking the arrow buttons on either side of the month caption. Unlike the similar <xref:System.Windows.Forms.DateTimePicker> control, you can select a range of dates with this control; however, the <xref:System.Windows.Forms.DateTimePicker> control allows you to set times as well as dates.  
  
## In This Section  
 [MonthCalendar Control Overview](monthcalendar-control-overview-windows-forms.md)  
 Introduces the general concepts of the `MonthCalendar` control, which allows users to view and set date information for an application.  
  
 [How to: Change the Windows Forms MonthCalendar Control's Appearance](how-to-change-monthcalendar-control-appearance.md)  
 Describes how to customize the appearance of the `MonthCalendar` control.  
  
 [How to: Display More than One Month in the Windows Forms MonthCalendar Control](display-more-than-one-month-wf-monthcalendar-control.md)  
 Describes how to configure the `MonthCalendar` control to display several months simultaneously.  
  
 [How to: Display Specific Days in Bold with the Windows Forms MonthCalendar Control](display-specific-days-in-bold-with-wf-monthcalendar-control.md)  
 Explains how to set certain dates to appear bold.  
  
 [How to: Select a Range of Dates in the Windows Forms MonthCalendar Control](how-to-select-a-range-of-dates-in-the-windows-forms-monthcalendar-control.md)  
 Explains how to programmatically select a range of dates from the `MonthCalendar` control.  
  
## Reference  
 <xref:System.Windows.Forms.MonthCalendar>  
 Provides reference information on the class and its members.  
  
## Related Sections  
 [Controls to Use on Windows Forms](controls-to-use-on-windows-forms.md)  
 Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.  
  
 [DateTimePicker Control](datetimepicker-control-windows-forms.md)  
 Describes a control similar to <xref:System.Windows.Forms.MonthCalendar>, although the <xref:System.Windows.Forms.DateTimePicker> control also allows you to select a time and does not allow you to select a range of dates.