How to Use the Alarm in the Microsoft Windows Clock App (Windows 11)

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This tutorial covers:

  1. How to Edit the Alarm Time With Click 
  2. How to Edit the Alarm Time With Keyboard
  3. How to Edit the Alarm Time With Right Click
  4. How to Edit the Alarm Time With Menu
  5. How to Edit the Alarm Time With Keyboard Shortcut
  6. How to Edit the Alarm Name With Click
  7. How to Edit the Alarm Name With Right Click
  8. How to Edit the Alarm Name With Keyboard Shortcuts
  9. How to Repeat the Alarm
  10. How to Set Dates in the Alarm
  11. How to Edit the Alarm Chime
  12. How to Edit the Snooze Time Length
  13. How to Turn the Alarm On or Off
  14. How to Exit the "Edit Alarm" Window
  15. How to Add an Alarm With Click
  16. How to Add an Alarm With Keyboard Shortcut
  17. How to Delete an Alarm With Click
  18. How to Delete an Alarm With Right Click
  19. How to Delete an Alarm With Menu

 

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How to Edit the Alarm Time With Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the up and down arrow buttons to set the time. 

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the up arrow button in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button at the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.


  • The Alarm displays the new time.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app where the Alarm in the upper left displays the time of "5:00 AM".



How to Edit the Alarm Time With Keyboard

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the time and on the keyboard type a number.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the time in the "Edit alarm" window. The time displays "6:30 AM".

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.


  • The Alarm displays the new time.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app where the Alarm in the upper left displays the time of "6:30 AM".

 

 

How to Edit the Alarm Time With Right Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Edit".

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Edit" option in the small menu below the Alarm.

 

  • Step 3: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the arrow buttons to set the time, and click "Save".

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the up arrow button and the "Save" button in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

 

  • The Alarm displays the new time.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper left displays the time of "6:20 AM".



How to Edit the Alarm Time With Menu

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the pencil button in the lower right corner of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: Click an Alarm.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 3: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the arrow buttons to set the time, and click the "Save" button.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the down arrow button and the "Save" button in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • The Alarm displays the new time.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window where the Alarm in the upper left displays the time of "6:10 AM".



How to Edit the Alarm Time With Keyboard Shortcut

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + E" appears in the center of the window.

 

  • Step 2: Press Tab multiple times to select an Alarm and press Enter.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the keyboard focus selects the Alarm in the upper left. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Tab" and "Enter" appear in the center of the window.

 

  • Step 3: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, press Tab and Enter to edit the alarm settings. Press Tab and on the "Save" button press Enter.
A screenshot of the keyboard focus highlighting the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Tab" and "Enter" appear on the left side of the window.



  • Step 4: Press Alt + D to exit the alarm editing mode.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the keyboard focus selects the Alarm in the upper left. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + D" appears in the center of the window.


  • The Alarm displays the new time.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper left displays a time of "7:10 AM".

 

 

How to Edit the Alarm Name With Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the "Alarm Name" field and type any text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Alarm Name" field in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.


  • The Alarm displays the new name.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper left displays the name "Morning".

 

 

How to Edit the Alarm Name With Right Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, right click the "Alarm Name" field.

A screenshot of the cursor right clicking the "Alarm Name" field in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens:

 -Click "Select all" to select all the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Select all" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field.

 

-Click "Copy" to copy the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Copy" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field.

 

-Click "Cut" to cut the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Cut" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field. The Alarm Name field becomes empty as the text of "Morning" is cut.

 

-Click "Paste" to paste the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Paste" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field. The Alarm Name field displays the pasted text of "Morning".

 

-Click "Undo" to reverse the last action.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Undo" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field. The Alarm Name field becomes empty as the text of "Morning" is undone.

 

-Click "Redo" to reverse the last Undo.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Redo" option in the menu below the "Alarm Name" field. The Alarm Name field displays the text of "Morning".



  • Step 4: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.



  • The Alarm displays the new name.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper left displays the name "Morning".

 


How to Edit the Alarm Name With Keyboard Shortcuts

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the "Alarm Name" field, and on the keyboard:

-Press Ctrl + A to select all the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Alarm Name" field in the "Edit alarm" window. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + A" appears to the right of the window.

 

-Press Ctrl + C to copy the text.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Alarm Name" field in the "Edit alarm" window. A graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + C" appears to the right of the window.

 

-Press Ctrl + X to cut the text.

A screenshot of the "Edit alarm" window with a graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + X" the top. The Alarm Name field becomes empty as the text of "Morning" is cut.

 

-Press Ctrl + V to paste the text.

A screenshot of the "Edit alarm" window with a graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + V" at the top. The Alarm Name field displays the pasted text of "Morning".

 

-Press Ctrl + Z to Undo.

A screenshot of the "Edit alarm" window with a graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + Z" at the top. The "Alarm Name" field displays the text of "Morning".

 

 

-Press Ctrl + Y to Redo.

A screenshot of the "Edit alarm" window with a graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + Y" at the top. The Alarm Name field becomes empty as the addition of the text "Morning" is reversed.



  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.



  • The Alarm displays the new name.

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper left displays the name "Morning".




How to Repeat the Alarm

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click to toggle "Repeat alarm" on or off.

- "Repeat alarm" On

A screenshot of the cursor hovering over the "Repeat alarm" option in the "Edit alarm" window. A blue box with a white check mark to the left of the "Repeat alarm" option indicates this option is turned on.



- "Repeat alarm" Off

A screenshot of the cursor hovering over the "Repeat alarm" option in the "Edit alarm" window. An empty box to the left of the "Repeat alarm" option indicates this option is turned off.



  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.




How to Set Dates in the Alarm

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click to select or deselect the dates.

A screenshot of the cursor hovering around the date options in the "Edit alarm" window. Starting from the left, the dates are Sunday through Saturday.

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.



How to Edit the Alarm Chime

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the "Alarm Chime" drop-down menu.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Chimes" drop-down menu in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click to select an option.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Jingle" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 4: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.



How to Edit the Snooze Time Length

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the upper left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the "Snooze Time" drop-down menu.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Snooze Time" drop-down menu in the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click to select an option.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "20 minutes" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 4: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.



How to Turn the Alarm On or Off

-Alarm On

A screenshot of the cursor hovering over the toggle switch in the upper right of the Alarm. When turned on, the toggle switch is a light blue color.

 

-Alarm Off

A screenshot of the cursor hovering over the toggle switch in the upper right of the Alarm. When turned off the toggle switch is grey.



How to Exit the "Edit Alarm" Window

  • Step 1: Edit an Alarm. Click the "Cancel" button.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Cancel" button in the lower right of the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Alternatively, click outside the "Edit alarm" window to exit the window.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking to the right outside the "Edit alarm" window.




How to Add an Alarm With Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Add an alarm" or "+" button in the lower right of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Add new alarm" window that opens, click to edit the alarm settings and click the "Save" button.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • The Windows Clock app window displays the new Alarm.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window that displays the new Alarm in the upper right.




How to Add an Alarm With Keyboard Shortcut

A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, with a graphic of the keyboard keys "Ctrl + N" in the lower right.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Add new alarm" window that opens, click to edit the alarm settings.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Save" button in the lower left of the "Edit alarm" window.

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Save" button.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, with the new Alarm in the lower left.



How to Delete an Alarm With Click

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the Alarm in the lower left of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the "Edit alarm" window that opens, click the "Delete" or trash can button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Delete" or trash can button in the upper right of the "Edit alarm" window.


  • The Windows Clock app removes the Alarm.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window where the Alarm in the lower left disappears.



How to Delete an Alarm With Right Click

A screenshot of the cursor right clicking the Alarm in the upper right of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Delete".
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Delete" option in the menu below the Alarm.


  • The Windows Clock app removes the Alarm.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window, where the Alarm in the upper right disappears.



How to Delete an Alarm With Menu

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the "Edit alarms" or pencil button in the lower right of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: Click the "Delete" or trash can button in the upper right corner of an Alarm.

A screenshot of the cursor clicking the trash can button in the upper right of the Alarm.

 

  • Step 3: Click the "Done" or check mark button.
A screenshot of the cursor clicking the check mark button in the lower right of the Windows Clock app window.


  • The Windows Clock app removes the Alarm.
A screenshot of the Windows Clock app window where the Alarm in the upper right disappears.



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