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RE iCAL: When you backup a CALENDAR ARCHIVE, does it backup ALL the calendars? Or, do I need to backup each individual calendar?

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 20, 2020 3:04 PM

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Ferd II

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Posted on May 20, 2020 6:37 PM

If you use Calendar>File>Export>Export Archive...all calendars are included in the "Archive." As long as you are going to use that option, I also recommend also using Calendar>File>Export>Export...for each individual calendar. It never hurts to have too many copies.

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Ferd II

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May 20, 2020 6:37 PM in response to radiowatch

radiowatch Author

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May 20, 2020 9:43 PM in response to Ferd II

THANK YOU ...

Ferd II

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May 21, 2020 6:42 AM in response to radiowatch

You are welcome.

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