Calendar

How to customize Calendar notifications on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Calendar Alert Times iPhone

There are plenty of great features in the Calendar app. You can integrate with other calendar services, easily invite people to events, and attach files and notes to meetings and appointments. And, of course, you can receive notifications.

The thing about the notifications in the Calendar app is that they are more flexible than many probably realize. You can receive more than one alert for a single event, create Travel Time notifications, and set up custom alerts on Mac.

For both iOS and Mac, we want to make sure that you’re taking advantage of all you can do. So, here’s how to customize and effectively use Calendar notifications.

What do the Calendar symbols on Mac mean?

Calendar Mac Month March

Symbols are characters used as depictions or indicators to let us know a meaning in a visual form. We see them everywhere, including the Calendar app on Mac. And while most times symbols are obvious in what they represent, there are other times when we scratch our heads.

For a clearer understanding of what all the Calendar symbols on Mac mean, we’ve put together explanations and screenshots to help you decipher what you see.

How to add and use locations for Calendar events

Mac Calendar With Location on Map

You can do a lot more by adding the location to your Calendar event than just see where you need to go. Why not get directions, receive an alert when it’s time to leave, and view your event location plotted on a map? This is not just handy for you, but for those you invite to your events too.

Here’s how to add locations to your events in the Calendar app and how to do more with them.

How to use the availability feature in Calendar on Mac

Availability Panel in Mac Calendar app

If you use the Calendar app on Mac and have various accounts set up in it, like Google or Exchange, then you have access to a cool availability feature. This lets you check the open times for those you invite to your events.

In addition to that convenience, you can decide if you want those accounts of your own to affect your availability.

If you haven’t checked out the availability options in Calendar on Mac, we’ll show you how.

Kalm is a more informative Lock screen for pwned iPhones

The iOS Lock screen has received a plethora of subtle design changes over the years, but they haven’t been quite as audacious as some users would like to see, and personally, I’d like to see more of my most pertinent information directly on my Lock screen every morning without having to swipe anywhere.

If you’re onboard with this train of thought, then I think you’ll enjoy a newly released jailbreak tweak called Kalm by iOS developer ubik. Kalm brings a beautiful new information-oriented display to your iOS device’s Lock screen, permitting you to see more of what’s going on at a glance with substantially less interaction on your part.

How to export, print, save, or share your Calendar as a PDF on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Print, export, and share calendar events on iPhone

While it’s awesome to have your appointments and events on your devices for quick and easy access, there may come a time when you want to print your calendar. Or maybe you’d like to save it so that you can share a physical copy later on.

You can export, print, or save a calendar from the Calendar app as a PDF. We’ll show you how to do this on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.