# prev

> FullCalendar v3 documentation, for an old release. Web version: https://legacy.fullcalendar.io/v3/prev
>
> Latest version (v7): https://fullcalendar.io/docs/Calendar-prev.md

Moves the calendar one step back (by a month or week for example).

<div class='spec' markdown='1'>
.fullCalendar( 'prev' )
</div>

If the calendar is in `month` view, will move the calendar back one month.

If the calendar is in `basicWeek` or `agendaWeek`, will move the calendar back one week.

If the calendar is in `basicDay` or `agendaDay`, will move the calendar back one day.

Example using `prev` with an external button:

```js
$('#my-prev-button').click(function() {
  $('#calendar').fullCalendar('prev');
});
```

[View a demo](https://legacy.fullcalendar.io/v3/date-api-buttons-demo) that uses the prev and next methods.