How to delete all events from iCal?

Question

MargoY Author

Level 1

10 points

How to delete all events from iCal?

Is it possible to select and delete all events from iCal? Or is it simpler to delete the calendar itself? Thanks!

iMac 27", Mac OS X (10.6.5), Mac beginner!

Posted on Nov 17, 2010 9:27 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

Sam M.

Level 3

598 points

Nov 17, 2010 9:54 AM in response to MargoY

A possible workaround to doing this is simply typing "." (it's a period, but do not type quotations) in the search field in the upper right corner. Doing this will display all events in a list format. You can then Select All from the Edit menu, and then delete.

-SM

Reply

Answer 2

MargoY Author

Level 1

10 points

Nov 26, 2010 6:27 AM in response to Sam M.

Sorted now!

To clarify for people like me: type "." in the search bar
Then click on the first item in the results pane
Go to the other end of the list, hold down shift, and click the LAST item
They should all be highlighted now
Then use Edit/Delete
NB it may take a couple of mins (or ten!) for the items to disappear from your view, particularly if syncing with MobileMe.

Reply

Answer 3

Sam M.

Level 3

598 points

Nov 27, 2010 7:12 PM in response to MargoY

Whoops, I see that I was incorrect with assuming Select All would work. It seems you have found an equivalent, equally functional solution. My apologies!

-SM

Reply