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You will learn how to use Apple Calendar, which is also called iCal online. This digital calendar is on all Apple devices. How to Customize Calendar settings on MacBook, iPhone, iPad. To get started, you have to learn how to use the calendar tool to make a calendar, including how to make different versions for work, personal life, and family that you can use through 2020 and beyond.
You’ll learn how to change these calendars to fit your needs and the best way to add events to Apple Calendar. Also, the Calendar guide tells you how to change your Apple Calendar’s view so that you can see it by day, week, or month.
Even though it’s easy to use Apple Calendar, things can go wrong. So, this Calendar guide also has a section on troubleshooting so you can easily How to Customize Calendar settings on iPhone, iPad and Mac
How to change the default time zone for calendar alerts
On iPhone/iPad
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Calendar.
- Tap Time Zone Override.
- Turn on the Time Zone Override switch.
- Tap Time Zone.
- Search for the city you want to change the time zone to.
- Tap the city to change the default time zone for your Calendar app.
Change Calendar colors on iPhone and iPad
- Open the Calendar app and tap Calendars or the Calendar icon to show your list.
- Tap the Info icon to the right of the calendar’s name and then tap the current color.
- Choose a color from the list. This places a checkmark next to the one you pick.
- Tap Back, and on the next screen, tap Done to save the changes.
Change Calendar colors on Mac
- Right-click or hold Control and click a calendar in your list.
- Choose a common color or Custom Color where you can use the color slider, palette, or pencils to get an exact color.
How to turn invitee decliners on and off
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Calendar.
- Turn the Show Invitee Declines switch off or on.
How to set default alert times
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Calendar.
- Tap Default Alert Times.
- Select the alert you want to set a default time for.
- Select the time you want to receive the alert.
FAQ
How do I sync my iPhone Calendar with my Mac and iPad?
Sync your device with your calendars: Check the “Sync calendars to [device name]” box, then click “All calendars” or “Selected calendars.” If you clicked “Selected calendars,” check the boxes next to the calendars you want to sync in the Calendars list.
How do I get my Calendar on my iPhone and iPad the same?
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Choose one of these: iOS 16 or later, or iPad OS 16: Tap Show All, then tap Calendars to turn it on. iOS 15 or earlier, iPadOS 15 or before: Put Calendars to work.
Why is my apple calendar not syncing between devices?
Go to the Calendar app on your Mac and click Calendars from the bottom centre. Then look at the left panel to see if all the calendars are checked. If you haven’t checked the calendars you want to sync to your iPhone, they won’t be updated.