# cal > Display a calendar with the current day highlighted. > More information: . - Display a calendar for the current month: `cal` - Display [3] months spanning the date: `cal -3` - Display the whole calendar for the current [y]ear: `cal --year` - Display the next twelve months: `cal --twelve` - Use Monday as the first day of the week: `cal --monday` - Display a calendar for a specific year (4 digits): `cal {{year}}` - Display a calendar for a specific month and year: `cal {{month}} {{year}}`