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Schedules
Help with shift creation, schedule appearance and settings, scheduling tools, and more
56 articles in this collection
Written by
Lyuba Kharitonova,
Guillaume Meunier,
and
Grace
For all users
How do I use the shift acceptance feature?
Admins can learn how to ask employees to confirm schedules; employees can learn how to respond; steps for web and mobile apps
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I choose what I see within a shift block?
Learn how Premium and Business users can customize the appearance of shifts on the web calendar
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do employees receive their schedules?
Learn how to share schedules with employees
Written by
Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago
Shift icons legend
See a list of icons for shifts and their meanings
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I view the full schedule instead of just my own?
Learn how to see everyone's shifts if it's permitted
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I sort the schedule by start time?
Learn how to view the calendar by shift time
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Does Sling convert shift times based on different time zones?
Learn how to use our World Clock settings to see shifts based on user time zones
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I print the schedule?
Learn how to print or download your schedule and available printing options
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
For employees
How do employees use the world clock?
Learn how the different settings for time zones change the appearance of your schedule
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Why can't I see available shifts in the app? (for employees)
Check these settings if you are not seeing available shifts in the app
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
For admins/managers
Does Sling have automatic scheduling?
About specifying "rules" to get a schedule created for you
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I use the world clock setting? (for admins and managers)
Learn how this setting affects the appearance of shifts and how you schedule
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
What are day parts and how do I use them?
Learn how to set them to sort and filter shifts by the time of day when they occur
Written by
Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago
How do I edit multiple shifts at once?
Learn how to update several shifts at the same time using the bulk edit feature
Written by
Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago
How do I schedule a shift?
Steps for admins and managers; Includes website and app instructions
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I create and apply shift templates?
Learn how to set your commonly used shift times for certain locations and positions so they can be added to the schedule with a few clicks
Written by
Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago
How do I publish the schedule?
Learn how to make shifts visible to your employees and notify them
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I unpublish the schedule?
Learn how to use the bulk edit feature to unpublish shifts
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I export the schedule?
Learn how to get a CSV or XLS file of your shifts which will include shift notes
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
What is the Roster?
Learn about this daily overview for admins and managers; includes website and app guides
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
What are Tags and how do I use them?
Learn how tags can help organize your shifts and how to set them up
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I mark days as "closed" on the calendar?
Learn how to designate a day your business is closed on the schedule from the website and app
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How can I mark a shift as no-show?
Learn how to track shifts your employees don't show up for
Written by
Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago
How do I mark a sick call-out?
Track sick days on your schedule to keep up with employee attendance
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Getting your coverage right
Learn how to use slots with unassigned shifts to meet your staffing needs
Written by
Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago
How do I use available slots?
Learn how to set the number of employees needed for available shifts
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I color code my shifts?
Learn about color coding options
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I delete a shift?
Learn different ways to delete a shift
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I save shifts once I've added them to the calendar?
Learn the basics of scheduling shifts
Written by
Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago
How do I schedule recurring shifts?
Learn how to make a shift repeat from the website or the app
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I edit a recurring shift?
Learn about changing all future shifts of a recurrence
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I copy recurring shifts?
Learn how to duplicate a recurrence and assign it to additional employees
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I delete recurring shifts?
Learn how to remove all shifts in a recurrence
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I delete all shifts?
Learn how to clear the current view
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I notify employees when I publish a new schedule?
Learn how to let your staff know they have new shifts
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I create an available shift?
Learn how admins and managers can create open shifts for employees
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
What is the difference between Unassigned and Available shifts?
Learn when to use both
Written by
Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago
How do I approve more than one person for an available shift?
Learn how to assign multiple applicants to one shift
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I create schedule templates?
Learn how to save entire ranges of your schedules so they can be applied to future dates easily
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I copy shifts?
Learn how to copy the full schedule, selected shifts, or one shift
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I make unassigned shifts available for the staff to pick up?
Learn how to move shifts from unassigned to available so employees can see them and apply to work; includes website and app instructions
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I use time blocks?
Learn how to set and use time blocks to schedule faster
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I publish just my own shifts?
Learn how to publish shifts for different departments or managers separately
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do admins/managers share unpublished shifts?
Learn about sharing unpublished shifts when multiple managers are working on one schedule
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I reassign recurring shifts to a different employee?
Learn how to transfer all shifts in a recurrence to a new employee
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I schedule employees across different time zones?
Learn about time zone conversion in Sling
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I add a note to the schedule?
Learn how to save info on the calendar to assist you with scheduling
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I schedule multiple employees at once?
Learn how to add more than one person to a shift
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can employees add their own shifts?
Learn how to let employees choose their shifts
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I create a split shift?
Learn how to enter a split shift
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I create an "open-ended" shift?
Learn how to create a shift without showing an end time for your employees
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do the schedule filters work?
Learn how to adjust the view of the Shifts page to meet your needs
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
What is the "conflicts" filter for?
Learn how to use this option to help with scheduling
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do my employees view the full schedule instead of just their own?
Learn how to make the full schedule visible to your employees
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
Can I undo changes to the schedule?
Learn when to use it and what it applies to
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago
How do I view shift history?
Learn how to review changes made to a shift and time off requests
Written by
Grace
Updated over a week ago