Is the Excel time blocking template free?

Yes. The Excel time blocking template (.xlsx) is completely free. No signup or email required.

What's included in the Excel template?

A single .xlsx file with daily, weekly, and monthly sheet tabs — so you can plan at any horizon without juggling separate files.

Does it work in Numbers (Mac) and LibreOffice?

Yes. The .xlsx format opens in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, LibreOffice Calc, and Google Sheets (via upload). Some advanced formatting may look slightly different across apps.

Can I edit it on my iPad?

Yes. Open the .xlsx file in the Excel for iPad app or in Numbers for iPad. Both let you edit cells, change colors, and save your changes.

Excel Time Blocking Template (.xlsx)

Daily, weekly, and monthly tabs in one editable file. Free, offline, no signup.

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What's included

Daily sheet — hour-by-hour single-day planner
Weekly sheet — Monday-to-Friday planner
Monthly sheet — calendar grid for long-term planning
All in one editable .xlsx file
Works offline in Excel, Numbers, LibreOffice Calc

How to use the template

Download the .xlsx and open it in your spreadsheet app of choice.
Pick a tab — daily, weekly, or monthly.
Add fixed commitments to the hourly rows.
Color-code categories using cell fill colors.
Duplicate the file each week so you always start fresh.

Excel vs Google Sheets vs PDF

Excel — best for offline work, formulas, and people already in Microsoft 365
Google Sheets — best for collaboration and mobile-first editing
PDF — best for printing and hand-writing

Prefer an app?

Spreadsheets are flexible but slow to adjust on the fly. Align is a free visual time blocking app for iPhone with drag-and-drop, recurring routines, and reminders.

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Excel Time Blocking Template (.xlsx)

What's included

How to use the template

Excel vs Google Sheets vs PDF

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