Frequently Asked
Questions

TimeSync is a smart timetable tool designed for university students.

It imports your schedule from Excel and turns it into a clear daily and weekly view, with extras like deadline highlights, filters by course or event type, and special handling for “TBA” (to be announced) events.

TimeSync is built mainly for:

• University and college students
• Students with complex timetables (lectures, labs, placements, exams, admin events)
• Anyone who currently manages their schedule in Excel and wants a more visual, interactive view

Yes.

TimeSync runs entirely in the browser with no server-side costs, so it can be offered as a free tool. If you fork or modify the code for your own use, please keep any licensing terms or credits that come with the original project.

No. TimeSync is completely local-first.

You don’t need to sign up, log in, or connect any external service to use it.

All your event data is stored:

• In your browser’s local storage
• In any Excel files that you import or export yourself

TimeSync does not upload your timetable to any server. If you clear your browser storage, your saved events will be lost unless you exported them as Excel.

You can back up your timetable by:

• Keeping your original Excel file safely stored (cloud drive, USB, etc.)
• Exporting from TimeSync to save the currently edited timetable as a new Excel file

There is a “Clear All Data” button inside TimeSync. It removes all events from your browser’s local storage but does not touch your original Excel files. Use this when starting a new semester.

Currently, TimeSync supports:

TimeSync treats these as incomplete events. If time or place is missing, it’s marked as needing info.

These events can still be imported and shown in a separate “TBA / Missing Info” section. You can later update them manually or hide them for a cleaner view.

Not in the current version.

TimeSync focuses on the visual overview (Timeline, Deadline Radar). For push notifications and alarms, we recommend continuing to use your usual calendar app (Google/Apple) alongside TimeSync.

No, not yet.

TimeSync is a standalone, browser-based timetable viewer. It does not sync across devices or accounts. Think of TimeSync as your dedicated study "cockpit".

Yes. TimeSync is built with a mobile-first layout.

On small screens, the interface is simplified with bigger tap targets and a clear vertical timeline. For the best experience, use Chrome, Edge, or Safari.

There is no built-in “multi-profile” system yet, but you can manage this by using Excel files:

1. Keep one Excel file per semester (e.g., Sem1.xlsx, Sem2.xlsx)
2. Import the one you need
3. Clear and re-import when switching semesters

Yes.

Once imported, you can edit event details (title, time, place, type), fix TBA events, or manually add new sessions (like study blocks). You can even export these changes back to Excel.

Modern browsers supporting ES6 JavaScript:

• Chrome (Recommended)
• Edge
• Safari
• Firefox