Kendra needs to configure a visual alert for an appointment she is t week. What should she configure? • Reminder Flag Follow up Task
Computers and Technology · Middle School · Thu Jan 21 2021
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Kendra should configure a reminder for her appointment. Most calendar applications, email clients, or task management software provide an option to set reminders for appointments or tasks. Kendra can choose a visual alert, which is often signified by a pop-up notification on her computer or mobile device. Here’s how she can do it in a typical calendar application:
1. Open the calendar application or the task management program she uses. 2. Create a new event for the date and time of the appointment. 3. While setting up the event, look for an option labeled "Reminder," "Alert," or "Notification." 4. Choose the type of reminder she prefers; since she needs a visual alert, she should select a pop-up notification or a similar visual indicator. 5. Set the timing for the reminder – this could be a few minutes, hours, or days before the appointment, depending on Kendra's preference. 6. Save the appointment with the reminder set.
When the appointment draws near, the program will provide a visual alert as programmed.
Extra: It's useful to understand the different types of notifications and alerts that can assist with remembering appointments. A reminder, as mentioned earlier, is an alert that occurs at a specified time before an event or task due date to prompt you to remember it.
A Flag, in the context of emails or tasks, is a marker that highlights items for attention or action. It does not provide proactive alerts but rather serves as a visual cue when you’re looking at your list of emails or tasks.
A Follow-up task is an item that you create to remind you to come back to a specific piece of work, contact, or idea at a future time. You can often set reminders for follow-up tasks just like with appointments.
For effective time management and to ensure that she doesn’t miss her appointments, Kendra can use a combination of these tools. She can flag emails related to the appointment for easy access, create a follow-up task if preparation is needed in advance, and set a reminder to alert her before the appointment occurs.