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Settings and FAQ

Last updated: 2026-07-03

TabiPencil's settings live in two places: "Account Settings", tied to your account, and the display-related "Settings", saved per browser.

To open account settings

While logged in, open the menu from your avatar in the top right and choose "Settings" to reach the "Account Settings" screen.

  • "User Information": change your avatar image ("Change Icon") and display name. "Email" is shown but cannot be changed.
  • "Display Language": choose from 日本語 / English / 繁體中文. Saving switches the whole interface language.
  • "Notifications": toggle "Push notifications" on or off. If you see "Notifications are blocked in your browser settings", review the notification permission in your browser or device.
  • "Change Password": shown only if you registered with email and password.

Press "Save" after making changes; "Saved" confirms it worked.

To change display settings and default currency

The timeline's visible hours and the default currency for splitting are changed on the "Settings" screen, also reachable from the "Display & default currency (app settings)" link in travel plan settings.

  • "Display Start Time" / "Display End Time": the hours shown on the timeline.
  • "Timeline Density": roughly how many hours fit on one screen — "Compact (~9 hours)", "Narrow (~7.5 hours)", "Standard (~6 hours)", or "Spacious (~5 hours)".
  • "Default Currency": the currency preselected when entering expenses.

Press "Save" and "Settings saved" appears. These display settings are stored per browser, so set them again on other devices.

What push notifications cover

When a plan is added, updated, or deleted, members of the same travel plan are notified. To receive them, turn on "Push notifications" in "Account Settings" and grant notification permission in your browser (or the app).

Frequently asked questions

  • Is it free?
    • Yes. Core features such as creating and sharing travel plans are free.
  • Is an account required?
    • No. You can create and edit travel plans without registering. Logging in adds access from any device plus features like templates.
  • Which languages are supported?
    • Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese (繁體中文). Switch under "Display Language" in "Account Settings".
  • Which currencies are supported?
    • Eight: Japanese yen (JPY), US dollar (USD), euro (EUR), Korean won (KRW), New Taiwan dollar (TWD), Chinese yuan (CNY), Thai baht (THB), and British pound (GBP).
  • Can I change my email address?
    • Not from the screen at present.
  • How many people can join a travel plan?
    • Up to 10 members per travel plan.
  • Where are my past trips?
    • Press "Show past journeys" on the dashboard to reveal travel plans whose end date has passed.
  • Can a deleted travel plan be restored?
    • No. Deleting travel plans, schedules, or plans cannot be undone. A confirmation message is shown before deleting.
  • Does it work offline?
    • With the mobile app, itineraries you've opened once can be viewed offline. See "Using the Mobile App".
  • How do I contact support?
    • Open the "Contact Us" page from the links at the bottom of the screen, fill in "Name", "Email Address", and "Message", then "Submit". A confirmation email follows.