Manage busy time types

Add and manage busy time types for your calendar.

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.

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

1. Click Create.

The new type appears in the Busy time type menu in the calendar.

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.

1. Click Add busy time type.

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

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.

1. 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 → Archive.

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

What’s the difference between Custom (chosen in the calendar) and Create busy time type?

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.

Can I remove a busy time type?

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