# Manage busy time types

You can add reusable busy time types (with a preset name, emoji, and default duration) from the calendar or from **Settings**. 

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## Add a busy time type from the calendar

If you need a type you can use again:

1. When adding a busy time in the calendar, open the **Type** dropdown and choose **Create busy time type**.

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2. Enter a **name**, select an **emoji**, set a **default duration**, and mark **Paid** or **Unpaid**.

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3. Click **Create**.&#x20;

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**Result**

* The new type appears in the **Busy time type** menu in the calendar.
* It is also added to **Settings → Busy time types**.

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## Add a new busy time type from settings

1. Go to **Settings** → **Busy time types**.

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2. Click **Add busy time type**.

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3. Complete the fields (see **Fields reference** below) and click **Create**.

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**What happens**

* The new type is added to your list and appears immediately in the **Busy time type** menu when creating a busy time in the calendar.
* Changing a type later updates the defaults for future entries. Existing busy times are not changed.

### Fields reference

| Field        | Description                                                                                                 |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name         | The label shown in the calendar.                                                                            |
| Emoji        | Optional icon to help you spot the busy time quickly.                                                       |
| Duration     | The default length used when you select this type. You can override this when adding a busy time if needed. |
| Compensation | Choose to mark the busy time as Paid or Unpaid.                                                             |

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## Edit a busy time type

1. Go to **Settings** → **Busy time types**.
2. Find the busy time type,  click **Actions** → **Edit**.&#x20;

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3. Make your changes, then click **Save**.

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## Archive a busy time type

1. Go to **Settings** → **Busy time types**.
2. Find the type, click **Actions** → A**rchive**.&#x20;

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**Result**

* The type is removed from your list and from the **Busy time type** menu, so it cannot be used for new entries.
* Existing busy times that used it remain in history.

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## FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>What’s the difference between Custom (chosen in the calendar) and Create busy time type?</strong></summary>

**Custom** creates a **one-off** busy time. You set the name **just for this entry** and it isn’t saved for reuse. **Create busy time type** makes a **reusable template** with a name, emoji, default duration, and paid/unpaid setting that appears in the **Busy time type** dropdown for all future entries.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I remove a busy time type?</strong></summary>

Archive it: **Settings → Busy time types → Actions → Archive**. The type is removed from the dropdown, but existing entries that use it remain in history.

</details>


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