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  • General Calendar View Skin Settings

    General Calendar View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Tile View Skin Settings

    Tile View Skin Settings

    In tile view skin you can show all the events in the form of the tile and they can be arranged in order of the date of a month.

  • Timeline View Skin Settings

    Timeline View Skin Settings

    Timeline View is one of the most elegant displays in the Modern Events Calendar. 

  • How To Disable Invoice Feature in MEC plugin?

    How To Disable Invoice Feature in MEC plugin?

    Here we can see a conversation from the Modern Events Calendar’s support desk which is about disabled invoice

  • Syncing of MEC plugin With Google Calendar

    Here we can see a conversation from the Modern Event Calendar’s support desk which is about Sync With Google Calendar

  • I can’t edit the Shortcode Options In MEC Plugin

    Here we can see a conversation from the Modern Events Calendar’s support desk which is about edit the shortcode options and conflict with third party plugin(s) e.g: ACF

  • Datepicker Issue On Bridge Theme while using MEC

    Here we can see a conversation from the Modern Events Calendar’s support desk which is about Datepicker 

  • What Are The Best PHP Settings For WordPress?

    Host configurations: To access these fields please edit “php.ini” file which is located in host (if you can’t find it then contact with your host service provider)

  • Date Method Application in MEC plugin

    Date Method Application in MEC plugin

    Here we can see a conversation from the Modern Event Calendar’s support desk which is about Date Method

  • Search Bar Settings

    Search Bar Settings

    This feature allows the user to search through different events. For example, the Search Bar can be placed on the Homepage, and this way, the feature is added to your Homepage so that users can search for the different events there.

  • Overriding Single Event Page

    Overriding Single Event Page

    MEC is created by developers for developers! And it’s highly developer-friendly so you can simply override MEC templates in your theme and make it compatible with your theme style or use MEC filters/actions to customize it.

  • Overriding Shortcodes Skins

    Overriding Shortcodes Skins

    MEC supports many skins for showing events and all of them are override ready! For example if you want to customize the grid skin for MEC

  • Importing Events via SQL

    Importing Events via SQL

    You can import your events to MEC in two ways: The first method is to use the option in the plugin. In this method, you can simply go to the MEC dashboard> Import / Export

  • MEC Hooks

    MEC Hooks

    List of the category Taxonomy page, single page, archives and shortcodes Hooks

  • Import And Export Events

    Import And Export Events

    There are 8 tabs in the Import/Export menu, which are explained in details below:

  • Styling Options Settings

    Styling Options Settings

    You can stylize certain sections of MEC, using Styling Options. In addition to being able to change the base color, you can also change the color of the title, title hover, and description in the shortcode settings.

  • Import / Export Settings

    Import / Export Settings

    You can transfer all of your settings from one MEC to another. To do so, go to MEC Settings >Import/Export, on the site you want to get an export from.

  • Payment Gateways Settings

    Payment Gateways Settings

    You need to have your Booking enabled from MEC Settings before you can choose a payment gateway. After enabling the Booking Module, a new item will be added to MEC Settings, named “Payment Gateway,” and as you can see in the image below, you can set any of the options in this menu for your ticket reservation.

  • Import Facebook Events

    Import Facebook Events

    In order to to import events from the page you need to be the admin of the page. So, first you need to create a temporary access token and then upgrade it to a permanent one. To do this, please follow the instructions below:

  • Speakers Module Settings

    Speakers Module Settings

    This option enables you to add “Speakers Specifications” for the event, and provide their contact information for the audience. In order to use this feature go to M.E.Calendar > Speaker and create a new speaker.

  • Shortcode Date Options

    Shortcode Date Options

    Modern Events Calendar has five major Start Date options.  However, you need to consider the skin and theme when you…

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  • Create Events Content With Page Builders

    Create Events Content With Page Builders

    Other than being able to edit your shortcodes and single event pages with our Elementor & Divi addons, you can…

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  • Including MEC in Your Theme

    Including MEC in Your Theme

    Including MEC in your theme means for seamless integration of both you need to adjust dummy shortcodes. If you’re going to include the Modern…

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  • Booking Form Settings

    Booking Form Settings

    Build your booking registration form here (This form will be used for all attendees).

  • Masonry View Skin Settings

    Masonry View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Agenda View Skin Settings

    Agenda View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Available Spot View Skin Settings

    Available Spot View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Timetable View Skin Settings

    Timetable View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Yearly View Skin Settings

    Yearly View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Slider View Skin Settings

    Slider View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Countdown View Skin Settings

    Countdown View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Cover View Skin Settings

    Cover View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Map View Skin Settings

    Map View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Weekly View Skin Settings

    Weekly View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Daily View Skin Settings

    Daily View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Calendar/Monthly View Skin Settings

    Calendar/Monthly View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Full Calendar Skin Settings

    Full Calendar Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Carousel View Skin Settings

    Carousel View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Grid View Skin Settings

    Grid View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • List View Skin Settings

    List View Skin Settings

    You can use shortcodes in your internal pages to have this on your website. The shortcode is located in M.E.Calendar > Settings > Shortcodes. It generally resembles the skin. Here’s the original demo:

  • Making Advanced Shortcodes

    Making Advanced Shortcodes

    After adding your event, Modern Event Calendar enables you to make a calendar from all of the events with adorable skins, nice and tidy styles. Also, it has a powerful filtering tool to create a new calendar.

  • WooCommerce Payment Gateway

    WooCommerce Payment Gateway

    We have several options for payment. The easiest way is “Pay by WooCommerce,” so you must install and activate WooCommerce plugin first.

  • Mailchimp Integration Settings

    Mailchimp Integration Settings

    With our MailChimp integration, you can add your existing submission data to your newsletter list. To enable this feature, you should get an API Key and List ID from your MailChimp account.

  • BuddyPress Integration Settings

    BuddyPress Integration Settings

    Please watch the following video for more information on how to use BuddyPress in MEC:

  • Taxes / Fees Settings

    Taxes / Fees Settings

    To use this option, go to MEC Settings > Booking > Taxes/Fee . You should enable this module and add a fee to it. The fees will be fixed if enabled in the single event.

  • Booking Settings

    Booking Settings

    By enabling booking module service, Modern Event Calendar will be able to handle ticket services. Using the registration form you can easily build up your own form to get the information you need before processing payments.

  • Frontend Event Submission Sections

    Frontend Event Submission Sections

    You can adjust what is shown on the end-user event submission form. Except for the event basic information and requirements, you can choose from Event Links, Event Cost, Featured Image, Event Categories, Event Labels, Event Color, Event Tags, Event Location, Event Organizer, Hourly Schedule, Booking Options, and Fees/Taxes Options as well.

  • Frontend Event Submission Settings

    Frontend Event Submission Settings

    Front-End Event Submission offers the users several options to register their events in the current page, without having to enter a dashboard.

  • Next Event Module Settings

    Next Event Module Settings

    When Event Repeat option is enabled for an event, and you want your users to see when exactly is the next time for this particular event. You can simply provide your users with this by enabling Next Event Module.

  • Social Networks Module Settings

    Social Networks Module Settings

    You can easily enable the social platforms’ icons from MEC > Settings > Modules > Social. You can choose any icon to be displayed on your single event page. Using these icon your users can share your events anywhere they want.

  • Countdown Settings

    Countdown Settings

    1. Shows Event Countdown in event single page. 2. You can change the Countdown style.

  • Local Time Module Settings

    Local Time Module Settings

    You can display the event time in the local time of your users.

  • Export Module Settings

    Export Module Settings

    You can use the two most popular calendar applications for exporting events: Google Calendar and iCal. Using this option, your users can easily add your events to their personal calendar.

  • Google reCAPTCHA Settings

    Google reCAPTCHA Settings

    Easily setup your captcha and security on MEC using Google Captcha.

  • Map Module Settings

    Map Module Settings

    Modern Events Calendar is integrated with Google Maps and helps you show your event location on a map.

  • Single Event Page Settings

    Single Event Page Settings

    1. In single event page, you can change the date format. For more information please refer to All Date Formats.

  • Slugs/Permalinks Settings

    Slugs/Permalinks Settings

    Setup slug for the categories and main events:

  • Archive Pages

    Archive Pages

    This feature is useful for SEO, categorizing, and indexing for search engines. Not to mention sorting out your events.

  • Settings Overview

    Settings Overview

    Modern Events Calendar covers a comprehensive set of options that can help you build up a perfect calendar:

  • Location / Additional Locations

    Location / Additional Locations

    Location section is very simple and easy to use. Here we will explain how to add a location and use it multiple times for different events.

  • Labels

    Labels

    Label is like a badge and is set to your event when you want to inform your participants of any news on the event (e.g. event is canceled). Also, you can add a description to your label edit page and it will be displayed in the MEC single sidebar.

  • Tags

    Tags

    Tags are basically keywords for each page/article you create. Tags are intended to be words or very short two or three-word phrases.

  • Total Booking and User Limits

    Total Booking and User Limits

    This option enables you to set a total limit for your tickets. Let’s make it clearer by an example. You can set an event and then set two types of tickets for it, a VIP and a Regular ticket.

  • Manual Update

    Manual Update

    You can manually download MEC from Webnus panel or WordPress plugins repository, then go to FTP and to the folder wp-content/plugins. Then upload the zip file there, and extract it in the same place to replac the previous files. And the update is done.