Class DayHeaderFormats

Specifies the display format for day names in the calendar header.

Inheritance

System.Object

DayHeaderFormats

Namespace: Syncfusion.Blazor.Calendars

Assembly: Syncfusion.Blazor.dll

Syntax

public sealed class DayHeaderFormats : Enum

Remarks

The DayHeaderFormats enum controls how day names are displayed in the header row of calendar components. This affects the visual appearance and space utilization of the calendar, allowing customization based on available space and user preferences. Different formats provide varying levels of detail for day identification.

Examples

Setting the day header format:

<SfCalendar TValue="DateTime" DayHeaderFormat="DayHeaderFormats.Abbreviated"></SfCalendar>

Fields

Abbreviated

Displays day names in abbreviated format, typically showing three characters (e.g., "Sun", "Mon", "Tue").

Declaration

public const DayHeaderFormats Abbreviated

Field Value

Type
DayHeaderFormats

Remarks

This format provides a good balance between space efficiency and clarity. It's commonly used in many calendar applications as it's easily readable while not taking up excessive space.

Narrow

Displays day names as single characters (e.g., "S", "M", "T").

Declaration

public const DayHeaderFormats Narrow

Field Value

Type
DayHeaderFormats

Remarks

This is the most compact format, using only the first letter of each day name. It's ideal for mobile interfaces or very small calendar displays where space is at a premium. Note that some days may share the same initial letter in certain locales.

Short

Displays day names in short format, typically showing two characters (e.g., "Su", "Mo", "Tu").

Declaration

public const DayHeaderFormats Short

Field Value

Type
DayHeaderFormats

Remarks

This format provides a compact representation while still being easily recognizable. It's suitable for calendars where space is moderately constrained but readability remains important.

Wide

Displays day names in full format, showing complete day names (e.g., "Sunday", "Monday", "Tuesday").

Declaration

public const DayHeaderFormats Wide

Field Value

Type
DayHeaderFormats

Remarks

This format provides the clearest representation of day names but requires the most space. It's suitable for large calendar displays where readability is prioritized over space conservation.