Take Control of Calendar and Reminders, 1st Edition

Set Up Calendar Alerts

The best thing about entering an event in your electronic calendar is that it doesn’t stop at that. Unlike the old paper version that we had to remember to check, the calendar on your Mac (and iPhone and iPad) can remind you about events, too.

If you need more assistance, set multiple alerts. For instance, you might set one to the night before, when you need to lay out your clothes, and another for when it’s time to leave. You can even set up an alert to send you email or open a file. Once you’ve figured out an alert system for yourself, you’ll never get caught off guard by a forgotten commitment again.

Understand Alert Basics

To create a basic alert, open an event’s Info pane and then click the event’s time. More options ...