All events are solid block of color now but it would be great to have the ones marked as "free" look a little different. Motion does this nicely with dotted lines, attaching screenshot
Unify “busy / free” visualization between tasks, slots, and calendar events
Currently, when a task or slot blocks time in the calendar, it shows a small line on the left side indicating whether the time is busy or free.
This is very helpful because it allows you to quickly see whether that block actually occupies the time or is more flexible.
However, calendar events always look the same, regardless of whether they are set as busy or free in the original calendar.
This creates an inconsistency:
Tasks and slots → visually show their busy/free state.
Calendar events → always look blocking, even when they are not.
Proposal
Unify the behavior: Also display on calendar events the same left-line indicator (or a similar visual cue) to reflect whether they are marked as busy or free in the calendar.
Benefits
Clearer and more consistent visual experience.
Avoid confusion about which blocks are truly rigid vs. flexible.
Better time management by easily distinguishing between mandatory meetings and informational/optional events.
[Deleted User]
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Sep 4, 2025
Hi Ivan Lopez That’s a really good idea and a smart strategy for the tool as well. Thank you for sharing this it definitely helps us think about making the calendar view clearer and more consistent!
[Deleted User]
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Apr 23, 2024
i've seen this in other apps when it's solid color eg. solid blue for busy, and then just the blue frame for free - the OCD in me would prefer they be the same color with just a 'Free' symbol on the front - but there's likely many ways of doing it.
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Ivan
Sep 21
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Unify “busy / free” visualization between tasks, slots, and calendar events
Currently, when a task or slot blocks time in the calendar, it shows a small line on the left side indicating whether the time is busy or free.
This is very helpful because it allows you to quickly see whether that block actually occupies the time or is more flexible.
However, calendar events always look the same, regardless of whether they are set as busy or free in the original calendar.
This creates an inconsistency:
Tasks and slots → visually show their busy/free state.
Calendar events → always look blocking, even when they are not.
Proposal
Unify the behavior: Also display on calendar events the same left-line indicator (or a similar visual cue) to reflect whether they are marked as busy or free in the calendar.
Benefits
Clearer and more consistent visual experience.
Avoid confusion about which blocks are truly rigid vs. flexible.
Better time management by easily distinguishing between mandatory meetings and informational/optional events.
[Deleted User]
Sep 4, 2025
Hi Ivan Lopez That’s a really good idea and a smart strategy for the tool as well. Thank you for sharing this it definitely helps us think about making the calendar view clearer and more consistent!
[Deleted User]
Apr 23, 2024
i've seen this in other apps when it's solid color eg. solid blue for busy, and then just the blue frame for free - the OCD in me would prefer they be the same color with just a 'Free' symbol on the front - but there's likely many ways of doing it.
Jeson P
Apr 24, 2024
Ben Batten: Thanks for sharing this feedback!