Setting Up the Scheduler > Using Blocked Time Slots

Blocking Time Slots

To block a scheduler time slot:

1. In the Daily Appointments (Daybook) or Book At A Glance windows, select the first time slot to block, and select an option:

2. Press B.

3. Select Block/Unblock Slot from the Options section of the Express bar or the Options menu.

4. Select Block/Unblock Slot from the short-cut menu.

The Blocked Slot Properties window is displayed.

2. Select an option:

3. To enter a new message for the blocked slot:Type the message in the Message section.

• The message is added to the Pre-Defined Messages drop-down list.

2. To use a pre-defined message:Select it from the Pre-Defined Messages section.

3. To change the text color:Select the color box. The Color window is displayed. Select a text color and click OK.

4. To change the background color:Select the color box. The Color window is displayed. Select a background color and click OK.

3. Click OK.

4. To extend the block to cover a range of slots, select it and drag the square in the lower-right corner to the end of the set of time slots to block.

5. If you attempt to schedule a patient appointment in the blocked slot, a message asking you whether to override the blocked slot is displayed. If you click Yes, the slot is unblocked and the appointment is scheduled.