Mac OS X: Disable reminders from the calendar

This practical tip shows you how to deactivate the reminders in your calendar under Mac OS X. If you do not want your Mac to alert you to your appointments audiovisually, you can simply turn off the feature.

Disable reminders for all events in the Mac calendar

1. Open the calendar by clicking the icon in the Dock. Alternatively, select the magnifying glass next to the time in the top right of the menu bar and type in "Calendar". Confirm with the [Enter] key.
2. Navigate at the top of the program bar via "Calendar"> "Settings ..." to the "Notes" tab.
3. Next to the different event types "Events", "All-day events" and "Birthdays", click on the respective scroll-down menu and decide on the option "None".
4. Check the two options below the scroll-down menus (see picture) so that you can also deactivate the reminders in the message center.

How to deactivate the notes in the calendar for individual events

1. Open the calendar as described in the first paragraph.
2. Find the event for which you want to deactivate the reminders and press it while holding the [Ctrl] key.
3. Select the "Information" option.
4. Click the date and time.
5. Touch the reminder period next to "Note" (see picture).
6. Click on "None" and then confirm with "Apply".