Can I set Calendar alert DEFAULT as email instead of message?

When I add something to my Calendar on my iMac and want to add an alert, is there a way to set up as the DEFAULT:

email 1 day before the calendar event

instead of the default being a message? It seems like wasted steps to always have to go down to CUSTOM, then click on EMAIL, then the time frame I want. I really prefer an email reminder.

Thanks!

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 13, 2020 1:25 PM

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1 reply

Jeff_W.

Community Specialist

Dec 17, 2020 7:25 AM in response to smartblondegirl

Hey there smartblondegirl,

We're happy to help you with setting the default alerts on your Calendar. Get the steps to modify those settings here:

Set event alerts and receive notifications

Feel free to reach back out if you have any questions.

Have a great day!

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