[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/lightning/ Lightning] is an extension that adds calendar functionality to Thunderbird. You can create your own calendars, subscribe to calendars on the web and manage your own schedule, all within Thunderbird. Lightning also includes a Task manager that allows you to manage an integrated calendar and to-do list. __TOC__ = What is Lightning? = After the Lightning add-on is [[Installing Lightning into Thunderbird|installed]], the interface displays three panels: the calendar overview (on the left), the selected date / duration (in the middle) and the task list (on the right): [[Image:calendar interface]] The Lightning add-on adds a new menu option to Thunderbird: [[Image:cal menu]] You can use this menu to add events and tasks, change the display, and perform various other functions. There also [[Lightning User Interface|keyboard shortcuts]] for frequently used actions. When the Task window is displayed, you can view and manage tasks, including setting the priority, completion status, category, etc. Tasks are associated with calendars; you must selected the desired calendar in the left panel to display the associated tasks. [[Image:tasks]] By right-clicking a calendar entry you can create a corresponding task. Similarly, by right-clicking a task you can create an event. = Lightning Documentation = The following articles describe how to install, configure and use Lightning. == First steps == *[[Installing Lightning into Thunderbird|How do I install Lightning?]] *[[Configuring Lightning|How to configure Lightning]] *[[Lightning user interface|Basic overview of the Lightning user interface]] *[[Changing calendar preferences|How to change the preferences of a specific calendar]] *[[Calendar (Lightning and Sunbird) FAQ| Frequently asked questions about Lightning and Sunbird]] == Tasks and Events == *[[Creating a new event or task|How to create new events or tasks]] *[[Creating a recurring event]] *[[Changing the Date or Time of an Event|How to change the time or date of an event]] *[[Working with events|Working with events]] *[[Inviting Other People to Events]] == Adding, Importing, Exporting, Subscribing to Calendars == *[[Creating new calendars|Creating a new calendar]] *[[Adding a holiday calendar|How to add a holiday calendar]] *[[Exporting and sharing a calendar|Exporting a calendar and sharing it with other people over the net]] *[[Using Lightning with Google Calendar|How to use Lightning with Google Calendars]] *[https://support.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/kb/thunderbird-and-yahoo#w_sync-your-calendar How to sync Lightning with Yahoo! Calendar]

Lightning is an extension that adds calendar functionality to Thunderbird. You can create your own calendars, subscribe to calendars on the web and manage your own schedule, all within Thunderbird. Lightning also includes a Task manager that allows you to manage an integrated calendar and to-do list.

What is Lightning?

After the Lightning add-on is installed, the interface displays three panels: the calendar overview (on the left), the selected date / duration (in the middle) and the task list (on the right):

The Lightning add-on adds a new menu option to Thunderbird:

You can use this menu to add events and tasks, change the display, and perform various other functions. There also keyboard shortcuts for frequently used actions.

When the Task window is displayed, you can view and manage tasks, including setting the priority, completion status, category, etc. Tasks are associated with calendars; you must selected the desired calendar in the left panel to display the associated tasks.

By right-clicking a calendar entry you can create a corresponding task. Similarly, by right-clicking a task you can create an event.

Lightning Documentation

The following articles describe how to install, configure and use Lightning.

First steps

• How do I install Lightning?
• How to configure Lightning
• Basic overview of the Lightning user interface
• How to change the preferences of a specific calendar
• Frequently asked questions about Lightning and Sunbird

Tasks and Events

• How to create new events or tasks
• Creating a recurring event
• How to change the time or date of an event
• Working with events
• Inviting Other People to Events

Adding, Importing, Exporting, Subscribing to Calendars

• Creating a new calendar
• How to add a holiday calendar
• Exporting a calendar and sharing it with other people over the net
• How to use Lightning with Google Calendars
• How to sync Lightning with Yahoo! Calendar