Editing the parameters of the Single Column Appointment Book

To edit the colour, times, and scaling parameters of the Single Column Appointment Book

Click the button to open the ‘Edit Single Appointment book Parameters’ window.

This controls the colours used in an appointment book, and the appointment times displayed.

NOTES:

Although each Provider’s appointment book can be customised, it is recommended that the practice standardise the following settings for every appointment book.

Lighter colours are easier to work with than very dark hues as they make text and symbols more readily visible.

You can change the change the colours if the chosen colours are unsuitable.

Field	Recommended Option
Unavailable Time	Grey
Double Booked	Select a colour to use in all books
Failed Appointments	Select a colour to use in all books
Unbooked Time	White
View Day Text	Black
View Day Background	Select a softer shade of the Providers Colour. This will colour the ‘View Day’ area and give greater recognition of the appointment book currently being viewed on screen.
Day Starts At	Enter the earliest time the provider would start working.
Day Ends At	Enter the latest time the provider would finish working. These will determine what hours are shown in the ‘View Week’ area.
View Month Scaling	Large

NOTE: Working with the above recommendations will ensure that your reception staff can move from book to book and instantly recognise the colours displayed without referring back to the parameters window.