Can I print my appointment calendar?
Yes! In the Calendar section of the Dashboard, click Settings > Print Calendar button, then finalise by clicking Print to send this to your printer.
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How do I change the colour of the appointment tiles to reflect the appointment status?
To change the colour of an appointment tile please see Managing arrival statuses for step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
Can I change the entire appointment tile to match my appointment colours?
Not at the moment. You can only add a line of colour to each appointment type. To do this, go to Bookings > Appointment Types > Edit next to an appointment type and select a colour.
Can I search for patient details in HotDoc?
Yes. Please see How to search for patient details in HotDoc for a step by step guide on how to do this.
How do I search for a patient's next or last appointment?
Please see How do I view a patient's next or previous appointment? for an easy step by step guide on how to see this information.
Can I change the Calendar to a week view?
Yes. You can toggle the Calendar view between weeks, days or practitioners. When viewing by the week, you will only be able to see one practitioner at a time. Please see Features of the HotDoc Calendar to see how to do this.
Can I hide or change the order of Practitioner columns in the Calendar?
Yes. Please see Hide or sort order of practitioners in the Calendar for a step by step guide on how to do this.
Can I extend the time of an appointment after it's made?
Yes. Please see Edit appointment details (appointment type, date or duration) for how to do this.
How can I set up lunch breaks?
We recommend setting up two individual sessions for a day, to account for a lunch break. For example, if a practitioner is working from 9am-5pm with lunch at 12pm-1pm, create two individual sessions being 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. Please see How to add sessions (availability) for how to customise this.