Blockouts

You can create blockouts in Now Book It using two different methods:

• Via the Diary – Best for quick, one-off blockouts of Tables or Sections 

• Via Diary Settings – Ideal for recurring blockouts like public holidays or scheduled closures.

Creating One-Off Blockouts from the Diary

These are ideal for short-term changes and can apply to a single time slot, a full day, one table, or all tables.

Steps:

1. Log in and navigate to the Diary view.

2. Click the three dots in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

   

3. From the pop-up menu, select New Block:

   • New Blockout – Create a new blockout.

   • Edit Blockouts – Modify existing blockouts.

   • Unallocate Bookingngs to the waitlist.

4. Click New Blockout.

5. A window will appear with the two options: 
   
   
   
   
6. Choose Blockout by Table or Section

7. The timeline will activate with checkboxes across time slots and tables.

   
   
   

8. In the New Blockout panel (bottom right):

   • Enter a Name for the blockout (e.g., "Private Event").

   • Select the Time(s) for the blockout.

   • Choose the Table(s) it should apply to. Use Select All to apply it to every table.

9. Click Save.

Your blockout will now appear on the timeline.

Creating Recurring Blockouts from Diary Settings

Use this method for blockouts that repeat (daily, weekly, yearly), such as public holidays or regular closures.

Steps:

1. Open the Menu by clicking the three horizontal lines (hamburger icon) in the top-left corner of the Diary view.

2. Select Settings.

3. Under the Diary section, choose Blockouts.

4. Click the + button in the top-right of the Blockouts panel.

5. In the pop-up window:

   • Enter a Name for the blockout.

   • Choose a Type (e.g., Daily, Weekly, Yearly).
     Depending on the type, you can set:

     • Specific days and times

     • Start and end dates

     • Excluded dates

6. Fill out all required fields.

7. Choose the Sections or Individual Tables affected:

   • You can select all sections or choose individual layouts and tables.

8. Click Save.

Your recurring blockout will now be scheduled accordingly.

Deleting Blockouts

From the Diary View:

1. Click the three dots in the bottom-right corner of the Diary.

2. Select Edit Blockouts.

3. A list of active blockouts will appear.

4. Click the Trash Can icon next to the blockout you want to remove.

5. The blockout will be deleted from the timeline.

Note: If you want to exclude a specific date from the blockout, instead of clicking the trash can icon, click the calendar icon next to it. This will allow you to chose the date to exclude. 

From the Settings Area:

1. Open the Menu (three lines in the top-left corner).

2. Select Settings.

3. Under the Diary section, click Blockouts.

4. Find the blockout and click the Trash Can icon next to it.

5. The blockout will be permanently removed.

• Note: If you want to exclude a specific date from the blockout, instead of clicking the trash can icon, click into the Blockout to open it. Select Exclude dates: 
  

Finally click Save.

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