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title: Calendar::select
type: method
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A method for programmatically selecting a period of time. It accepts two different signatures:

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calendar.select( *start*, [ *end* ] )

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The first method accepts individual `start` and `end` parameters, with the `end` being optional.


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calendar.select( &#123; <em>start</em>, <em>end</em> , <em>allDay</em> , <em>resourceId</em>  &#125; )
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The second method accepts an object with `start`, `end`, `allDay` and `resourceId` keys. Only the `start` key is required.

The values of `start` and `end` are [parsable dates](date-parsing). In line with the discussion about the [Event object](event-parsing), it is important to stress that the `end` date parameter (or key) is **exclusive**. In practice, this might mean that if you want to your last full-day selection to be Thursday, then specify Friday.

If a [resource plugin](/pricing) is installed, the `resourceId` key can be the ID of the [Resource object](resource-object) you would like to select. If the current view supports resources but this value is not specified, the given range is selected across all resources.