How to Turn “Week Numbers” On or Off for Calendar in Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux Calendar can show you “week numbers” to display the current week of the year directly in your calendar view.
Week numbers help you quickly know which week of the year a date falls on, such as knowing that July 29, 2024, is the 31st week.
This helpful feature isn’t turned on by default in Ubuntu’s Calendar.
You can easily switch week numbers on to see them, or turn them off if you prefer a cleaner look.
Click the System Menu, then Settings. Navigate to Date & Time in the sidebar. Toggle the “Week Numbers” switch to On to display them or Off to hide them.
Show or hide “Week Numbers” on the Calendar
Show or hide week numbers in your Ubuntu Calendar directly from the system settings. This feature helps you quickly see the current week number in your calendar view or hide it if you don’t need it.
Here’s how.
- Click the System Menu in the top-right corner of your screen.
- Select the Settings (gear icon) button.
- In the left-hand sidebar, click on Date & Time.
- Locate the Week Numbers tile within the settings panel.
- Toggle the switch to On to display week numbers, or Off to hide them.
First, click the system menu in the top-right corner and select the Settings (gear icon).

In the Settings panel, click the Date & Time button in the left menu.

Next, find the Week Numbers tile in the Date & Time settings panel. Flip the switch to the On position to display Week Numbers on the calendar.

When turned on, you'll see the "Week Numbers" on the calendar.

That's it!
Conclusion:
- Enabling or disabling "Week Numbers" in the Ubuntu Linux Calendar provides flexibility for personal or professional organizations.
- Following the simple steps outlined, users can effortlessly customize the display of week numbers based on their needs.
- Users can engage in the comments section for further contributions or to report any inaccuracies in the provided information.
How do I show week numbers in Ubuntu calendar?
In the calendar, on the View tab, select Calendar settings. Select Calendar > View. Under Calendar appearance, select Show week numbers, then select Save.
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