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+.. index:: Import, iCal
+.. _calendar-import:
+
+*************
+Import/Export
+*************
+
+Event data is usually exchanged using the standard |iCal|_ format
+which is supported for import and export.
+
+
+Importing Events
+----------------
+
+This is how to add events from an |iCal|_ (.ics) file:
+
+1. Click the *Import* toolbar button in the calendar view.
+2. Then select the file to import from your computer's hard drive.
+3. Select the calendar to import the events to.
+4. Select the threshold for old events to be imported.
+5. Click *Import* and wait for the upload to finish.
+
+The calendar view will be refreshed to display the newly imported events.
+Verify that the according calendar is active if you don't see them.
+
+
+.. index:: Export
+.. _calendar-export:
+
+Exporting Events
+----------------
+
+Events from your calendars can be exported and downloaded in the |iCal|_ format.
+
+1. Click the *Export* toolbar button in the calendar view.
+2. Select the calendar where events should be exported from.
+3. With the *Events from* selector you choose the time constraints for exporting.
+4. Click the *Export* button to start the export.
+5. Choose where to save the exported .ics file if prompted, otherwise check the "Downloads" folder on your computer.
+
+
+.. |iCal| replace:: iCalendar
+.. _iCal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICalendar

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