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title: How to Configure Appointment Categories
description: This article explains how to create and manage Appointment Categories in the Calendar section of the Control Panel. Appointment Categories help visually organize bookings using color-coded labels.
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December 26, 2025
# How to Configure Appointment Categories
## This article explains how to create and manage Appointment Categories in the Calendar section of the Control Panel. Appointment Categories help visually organize bookings using color-coded labels.
### 🧠Navigation Path
**Control Panel → Calendar → Appointment Categories**
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### 🧩 What Appointment Categories Are Used For
Appointment Categories:
- Group appointments by type (e.g., Consultation, Follow-up, Procedure, Surgery)
- Apply **distinct colors** for easy identification
- Improve day-to-day calendar readability for staff
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### âž• How to Create an Appointment Category
1. Click **âž• Add Category** (top-right)
2. Enter:
- **Category Name**
*(e.g., Consultation, Follow-up, Telehealth)*
- **Color Code**
*(choose a distinct color for visibility)*
3. Click **Submit**
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### ✅ Result
- The new category appears immediately in the list
- It becomes available on the **Appointment Booking screen**
- Appointments booked under this category display using the selected color
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### 💡 Pro Tips
- Use contrasting colors to make the daily calendar easier to read
- Keep category names simple and consistent across departments
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