NOTE: The iCalendar feature can be used in MD2 messages and TD2 templates. The calendar platforms that support it are: Apple Calendar, Microsoft 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 an .ICS file that they can open to add the information to their personal calendars. These are often used to exchange scheduling information for events, meetings, and tasks.
An issue has been discovered with the handling of .ICS files in Microsoft's Outlook (new) email application. If you're using this application and are experiencing issues with these files, see Calendar Event (.ICS) Files in Microsoft Outlook (new).
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.