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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Add an appointment to Calendar

Save a date, time and reminder in the Calendar app on your Galaxy phone.

Samsung Galaxy · One UIAbout 3 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Open Calendar

Tap the Calendar app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Calendar highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Calendar

Tap the Calendar app.

Example Home screen screen with Calendar highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Create an event

Tap the plus button. On some versions you can also tap the add bar at the bottom of the calendar.

Example Calendar screen with Plus highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Name the appointment

Tap Title and type a clear name, such as Hospital appointment.

Example Add event screen with Title highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Set the date and time

Choose the correct start and end date and time. Check whether the time is morning or afternoon.

Example Add event screen with Start highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Choose a reminder

Tap Alert and choose when the phone should remind you.

Example Add event screen with Alert highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Save and check

Tap Save, then return to that date and make sure the appointment appears at the right time.

Example Add event screen with Save highlighted.
Step 6

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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