In OptiMantra, you can easily create blocks on your calendar right from the Scheduling page
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This is for one-off or recurring blocks, but you can also set standard recurring blocks under Settings > Scheduling > Practitioner Calendar > Optional Fixed Weekly Schedule
If you set up availability in the Optional Fixed Weekly Schedule, light blue blocks will appear on the calendar
Please note setting up standard recurring blocks in the Optional Fixed Weekly Schedule is rigid and unchangeable whereas recurring blocks on the calendar are easier to shift
Note that anything blocking your calendar on the Scheduling page will also block off your online booking availability
Go to OptiMantra, and land on the basic Scheduling page
Add an appointment > click Calendar Block > give it a name (e.g., OOO) > and Save & Close
To block your calendar for a longer vacation or repeating event, you can also set the invite to recurring by clicking on Repeat Options and setting your repeat sequence (daily/weekly/monthly, repeat timelines, and start and end dates)
Examples of how to use Repeat Options in calendar blocks:
If you’re on vacation for several days or weeks, set up a “Daily” block and set Start and End dates as the vacation period
If you’re out of office every Wednesday and Friday, set up a “Weekly” block > select days off > and set Start and End date accordingly
If you have a team meeting every 1st of the month, set up a “Monthly” block > select occurs on “Same date every month” > and set Start and End date accordingly