Entering dates and times with the calendar To enter dates and times with the calendar: Click the calendar icon next to the date/time field. Note: Press F9 while your cursor is positioned in the date field to display the calendar. Select the month and year from the drop-down lists on the top of the calendar. Note: Click Previous Month (Control + Left) next to the month or year drop-down lists to select the month or year previous to the displayed value. Click Next Month (Control+Right) next to the month or year drop-down lists to select the month or year following the displayed value. Click the desired date, and then enter the desired time for Hour and Minute.