# render

> FullCalendar v4 documentation, for an old release. Web version: https://legacy.fullcalendar.io/v4/render
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> Latest version (v7): https://fullcalendar.io/docs/Calendar-render.md

Will initially render a calendar, or if it is already rendered, will **rerender** it.

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.render()
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This method is integral to [initializing a calendar](https://legacy.fullcalendar.io/v4/initialize-es6.md).