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Value

methods

Gets/Sets the value of the calendar.

value

Parameters:valueDate|String

The date to set.

Returns:Date

The value of the calendar.

<div id="calendar"></div>
<script>
    $("#calendar").kendoCalendar({
        value: new Date(2013, 10, 10)
    });

    var calendar = $("#calendar").data("kendoCalendar");

    var value = calendar.value();
</script>

<div id="calendar"></div>
<script>
    $("#calendar").kendoCalendar({
        value: new Date(2013, 10, 10)
    });

    var calendar = $("#calendar").data("kendoCalendar");

    calendar.value(new Date());
</script>