This wikiHow teaches you how to set an alert on a Mac computer using the built-in Calendar program. Although there are several software available in the App Store, using the Calendar is quite simple, not to mention that it does not take up unnecessary space on your hard drive.
Steps
Step 1. Click on the "Launchpad" application
The icon looks like a gray rocket and is in the Dock.
Step 2. Click on the "Calendar" program
The icon looks like a stack of papers showing the current date at the top.
Step 3. Click on the Day tab and choose the date of the alert
At the top of the calendar window, click on the "Day" tab, then select a specific date within the month overview, located in the column on the right.
The current date will be selected by default
Step 4. Click on the page that appears on the left with the right mouse button
It should indicate the date you selected.
Step 5. Click on New Event
By right clicking, this option will appear in a pop-up menu.
Step 6. Type the event name
This information must be entered in the bar titled "New event", which is located in the column on the right.
Step 7. Click on the section indicating the date and time
Step 8. Enter the time you want to be notified
The time must be entered next to the "begins:" option.
Step 9. Click on the drop-down menu next to the option "warning:
By default, the option "None" is shown.
Step 10. Select "Customize
.. in the drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the alert menu.
Step 11. Click on the "Message" drop-down menu
It is located at the top of the pop-up window.
Step 12. Select "Message with sound"
This option is found in the message menu at the top of the pop-up window.
Step 13. Click on the drop-down menu next to the speaker icon
It's located under the message drop-down menu.
Step 14. Select a sound
When you select one, you can hear a preview.
Step 15. Click OK
The alert will be set in this way, so you will receive a message on the date and time indicated.
