diff --git a/extras/README.md b/extras/README.md
index a3a331d..0ab1e12 100644
--- a/extras/README.md
+++ b/extras/README.md
@@ -67,10 +67,35 @@ Constructor args:
 
 Methods:  
  * `show` Draw the grid lines to the framebuffer.
- * `__getitem__` This enables an individual `Label`'s `value` method to be
- retrieved using index notation. The args detailed above enable inividual cells
- to be updated.
+ * `__getitem__` Return a list containing one or more `Label` instances.
+ * `__setitem__` Assign a value to one or more labels. If multiple labels are
+ specified and a single text value is passed, all labels will receive that
+ value. If an iterator is passed, consecutive labels will receive values from
+ the iterator. If the iterator runs out of data, the last value will be
+ repeated.
 
+Addressing:  
+The `Label` instances may be addressed as a 1D array as follows
+```python
+grid[20] = str(42)
+grid[20:25] = iter([str(n) for n in range(20, 25)])
+```
+or as a 2D array:
+```python
+grid[2, 5] = "A"  # Row == 2, col == 5
+grid[0:7, 3] = "b"  # Populate col 3 of rows 0..6
+grid[1:3, 1:3] = (str(n) for n in range(25))  # Produces
+# 0 1
+# 2 3
+```
+Columns are populated from left to right, rows from top to bottom. Unused
+iterator values are ignored. If an iterator runs out of data the last value is
+repeated, thus
+```python
+grid[1:3, 1:3] = (str(n) for n in range(2))  # Produces
+# 0 1
+# 1 1
+```
 Sample usage (complete example):
 ```python
 from color_setup import ssd
@@ -91,12 +116,8 @@ grid = Grid(wri, row, col, colwidth, rows, cols, align=ALIGN_CENTER)
 grid.show()  # Draw grid lines
 
 # Populate grid
-col = 0
-for y, txt in enumerate("ABCDE"):
-    grid[y + 1, col] = txt
-row = 0
-for col in range(1, cols):
-    grid[row, col] = str(col)
+grid[1:6, 0] = iter("ABCDE")  # Label row and col headings
+grid[0, 1:cols] = (str(x) for x in range(cols))
 grid[20] = ""  # Clear cell 20 by setting its value to ""
 grid[2, 5] = str(42)  # 2d array syntax
 # Dynamic formatting
diff --git a/extras/parse2d.py b/extras/parse2d.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8983eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/extras/parse2d.py
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# parse2d.py Parse args for item access dunder methods for a 2D array.
+
+# Released under the MIT License (MIT). See LICENSE.
+# Copyright (c) 2023 Peter Hinch
+
+
+# Called from __getitem__ or __setitem__ args is a 1-tuple. The single item may be an int or a
+# slice for 1D access. Or it may be a 2-tuple for 2D access. Items in the 2-tuple may be ints
+# or slices in any combination.
+# As a generator it returns offsets into the underlying 1D array or list.
+def do_args(args, nrows, ncols):
+    # Given a slice and a maximum address return start and stop addresses (or None on error)
+    # Step value must be 1, hence does not support start > stop (used with step < 0)
+    def do_slice(sli, nbytes):
+        step = sli.step if sli.step is not None else 1
+        start = sli.start if sli.start is not None else 0
+        stop = sli.stop if sli.stop is not None else nbytes
+        start = min(start if start >= 0 else max(nbytes + start, 0), nbytes)
+        stop = min(stop if stop >= 0 else max(nbytes + stop, 0), nbytes)
+        ok = (start < stop and step > 0) or (start > stop and step < 0)
+        return (start, stop, step) if ok else None  # Caller should check
+
+    def ivalid(n, nmax):  # Validate an integer arg, handle -ve args
+        n = n if n >= 0 else nmax + n
+        if n < 0 or n > nmax - 1:
+            raise IndexError("Index out of range")
+        return n
+
+    def fail(n):
+        raise IndexError("Invalid index", n)
+
+    ncells = nrows * ncols
+    n = args[0]
+    if isinstance(n, int):  # Index into 1D array
+        yield ivalid(n, ncells)
+    elif isinstance(n, slice):  # Slice of 1D array
+        cells = do_slice(n, ncells)
+        if cells is not None:
+            for cell in range(*cells):
+                yield cell
+    elif isinstance(n, tuple) or isinstance(n, list):  # list allows for old [[]] syntax
+        if len(n) != 2:
+            fail(n)
+        row = n[0]  # May be slice
+        if isinstance(row, int):
+            row = ivalid(row, nrows)
+        col = n[1]
+        if isinstance(col, int):
+            col = ivalid(col, ncols)
+        if isinstance(row, int) and isinstance(col, int):
+            yield row * ncols + col
+        elif isinstance(row, slice) and isinstance(col, int):
+            rows = do_slice(row, nrows)
+            if rows is not None:
+                for row in range(*rows):
+                    yield row * ncols + col
+        elif isinstance(row, int) and isinstance(col, slice):
+            cols = do_slice(col, ncols)
+            if cols is not None:
+                for col in range(*cols):
+                    yield row * ncols + col
+        elif isinstance(row, slice) and isinstance(col, slice):
+            rows = do_slice(row, nrows)
+            cols = do_slice(col, ncols)
+            if cols is not None and rows is not None:
+                for row in range(*rows):
+                    for col in range(*cols):
+                        yield row * ncols + col
+        else:
+            fail(n)
+    else:
+        fail(n)
diff --git a/extras/widgets/calendar.py b/extras/widgets/calendar.py
index d44cbce..3663935 100644
--- a/extras/widgets/calendar.py
+++ b/extras/widgets/calendar.py
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ from extras.widgets.grid import Grid
 from gui.widgets.label import Label, ALIGN_CENTER
 from extras.date import DateCal
 
-
 class Calendar:
     def __init__(
         self, wri, row, col, colwidth, fgcolor, bgcolor, today_c, cur_c, sun_c, today_inv=False, cur_inv=False
@@ -29,8 +28,7 @@ class Calendar:
         row += self.lbl.height + 3  # Two border widths
         self.grid = Grid(wri, row, col, colwidth, rows, cols, **kwargs)
         self.grid.show()  # Draw grid lines
-        for n, day in enumerate(DateCal.days):  # Populate day names
-            self.grid[0, n] = day[:3]
+        self.grid[0, 0:7] = iter([d[:3] for d in DateCal.days])  # 3-char day names
         self.show()
 
     def show(self):
diff --git a/extras/widgets/grid.py b/extras/widgets/grid.py
index 89228a9..5edb6a6 100644
--- a/extras/widgets/grid.py
+++ b/extras/widgets/grid.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 from gui.core.nanogui import DObject, Writer
 from gui.core.colors import *
 from gui.widgets.label import Label
+from extras.parse2d import do_args
 
 # lwidth may be integer Label width in pixels or a tuple/list of widths
 class Grid(DObject):
@@ -33,28 +34,27 @@ class Grid(DObject):
             r += self.cheight
             c = col
 
-    def _idx(self, n):
-        if isinstance(n, tuple) or isinstance(n, list):  # list allows old syntax l[[r, c]]
-            if n[0] >= self.nrows:
-                raise ValueError("Grid row index too large")
-            if n[1] >= self.ncols:
-                raise ValueError("Grid col index too large")
-            idx = n[1] + n[0] * self.ncols
-        else:
-            idx = n
-        if idx >= self.ncells:
-            raise ValueError("Grid cell index too large")
-        return idx
-
     def __getitem__(self, *args):  # Return the Label instance
-        return self.cells[self._idx(args[0])]
+        indices = do_args(args, self.nrows, self.ncols)
+        res = []
+        for i in indices:
+            res.append(self.cells[i])
+        return res
 
     # allow grid[r, c] = "foo" or kwargs for Label:
     # grid[r, c] = {"text": str(n), "fgcolor" : RED}
     def __setitem__(self, *args):
-        v = self.cells[self._idx(args[0])].value
-        x = args[1]
-        _ = v(**x) if isinstance(x, dict) else v(x)
+        x = args[1]  # Value
+        indices = do_args(args[: -1], self.nrows, self.ncols)
+        for i in indices:
+            try:
+                z = next(x)  # May be a generator
+            except StopIteration:
+                pass  # Repeat last value
+            except TypeError:
+                z = x
+            v = self.cells[i].value  # method of Label
+            _ = v(**z) if isinstance(x, dict) else v(z)
 
     def show(self):
         super().show()  # Draw border