Edit

The Edit section lets you choose default values for the options in the Alarm Edit dialog:

  • The General tab contains options which apply to all alarm types.

    • Set the default method for displaying alarm messages.

    • Set the default states for the Show in KOrganizer and Cancel if late check boxes.

    • Set the default recurrence type.

    • Select the default handling in non-leap years of yearly recurrences scheduled for February 29th.

  • The Alarm Types tab contains options which apply to specific types of alarm.

    • For display alarms:

      • Set the default states for the Auto-close window after this time and Confirm acknowledgment check boxes.

      • Set the default reminder period units.

      • Set the default special display alarm actions.

      • Set the default sound options. Note that a default sound file may be specified even if the sound type is not set to Sound file.

    • For command alarms:

      • Set the default states for the Enter a script and Execute in terminal window check boxes.

    • For email alarms:

      • Set the default state for the Copy email to self check box.

  • The Font & Color tab lets you set the default appearance of alarm messages. Select their default font, and foreground and background colors.