How to Use iCal
When you can't remember if you're supposed to be on your way to a PTA meeting or a business lunch or a friend's birthday party, it's time to organize your schedule. Apple's iCal application allows you to compartmentalize your schedule on one calendar. You can create and customize events so you are prepared for whatever meeting you have next.
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Instructions
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Open iCal by clicking the icon located on the dock. It looks like a flip calendar with today's date on it.
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Click "File" and select "New Calendar" to create a new schedule. iCal lets you create multiple color-coded schedules so you can easily identify the different activities on your calendar. Make one schedule for work activities, and one for personal. If you are part of multiple organizations, you can make as many schedules as you need.
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Add an event to the calendar by first clicking on the schedule you wish to add it to, then double-clicking the date and time you wish to add it to. It will appear as "New Event," in the color of the schedule you clicked on.
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Double-click on the event to open the event's details. Press "Edit" to customize the event. Change the title, adjust the beginning and ending times, set an alert, and add notes.
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Click "Done" to save your event. Fill in the rest of your calendar by adding and editing events the same way.
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Tips & Warnings
When it comes to number of schedules, you can never have too many. Dividing up your schedule as much as possible helps you focus on everything individually.
