That is really useful. Why I hadn’t thought of those things I’ve no idea. I can 
now add appointments again, so thank you

On 9 Jan 2014, at 10:45 pm, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> There are actually a number of methods you can use to set end dates of 
> repeating events.
> 
> First way, when setting up the event, is to press VO-space on the Date link, 
> which will open a more detailed area.  You can set the start and end date 
> right there as well as set the style of repeat, like monthly, weekly, daily 
> or Custom.  To modify the date data, interact with the specific date area 
> then use arrow keys to move left or right between month, day and year and 
> up/down arrows to change these values.
> 
> The second way is in the Info or Inspector dialog.  Find your event, press 
> cmd-i to bring up the Info window.  If it is already set up as a repeating 
> event, then simply VO-space on the “Repeats Every” link and all the 
> information you’re looking for is there.  You can end on a specific date, 
> after so many repeat times etc.
> 
> The basic thing here that is probably different than the older versions, is 
> the area “links” which, initially, aren’t obviously expandable items.  They 
> do expand though once activated and most of the familiar info is readily 
> available.
> 
> Later…
> 
> 
> When you open the Inspector for the given event, or the Info dialog for the 
> event, you 
> Tim Kilburn
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
> On Jan 9, 2014, at 12:01 PM, Adrienne Sinclair Chalmers 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> Hello
>> 
>> I’m afraid that there was a big change between ML and Mavericks for 
>> Calendar. From our point of view, I don’t think it makes it any easier. 
>> 
>> It used to be you would get a long list of attributes you could go through, 
>> but now it seems to be quite a chore doing things like setting a repeat and 
>> I haven’t yet found out if there is a way to put a final date on the repeat, 
>> as there used to be. That’s just one example.
>> 
>> I’m sure the new arrangements are great if you just want to note a simple 
>> event, but more complicated things seem much more difficult.
>> 
>> Regards
>> 
>> Adrienne
>> 
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