NOTE: The iCalendar feature can be used in MD2 messages and TD2 templates. The calendar platforms that support it are: Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Google Calendar.
While creating either a standard MD2 or From HTML message, you can insert an iCalendar link. Recipients can click this link in your message to download a .ics file they can open to add the information to their personal calendars. These are often used to exchange scheduling information for events, meetings, and to-dos.
Add iCal to a standard MD2 message
You can add an iCal to ALL text-based layouts:
- Highlight the text you want to be your iCal link.
- Click the Insert/Edit Hyperlink button in the toolbar.
- From the hyperlink dropdown, select iCalendar.
- Fill out the iCalendar configuration fields (see table below for descriptions).
- Click Insert Hyperlink.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Event Title | Give your iCalendar event a descriptive title so its purpose is clear to recipients on their personal calendars. |
| Start Date | Use the date picker to set the start date for the event. |
| End Date | Use the date picker to set the end date for the event. |
| Description | Provide all relevant event information recipients will need to know. |
| Location | Inform recipients where the event is taking place. |
| URL (optional) | If you want to include a link that recipients can click for more information about the event, enter it here. You must include the appropriate protocol (http:// or https://) in your URL. |
NOTE: You can also add iCalendar links to Image story layouts. Just click the edit hyperlink button on the Content tab and follow the same steps as above.
Add iCal to a From HTML message
When creating/editing a From HTML message:
- On the Code tab, click the Hyperlink Tool button in the top toolbar.
- From the hyperlink dropdown, select iCalendar.
- Fill out the iCalendar configuration fields (see table above for descriptions).
- Click Generate Hyperlink Markup.
Example iCalendar notification
