# PTO Names

**PTO stands for Paid Time Off.** 

This tab is where an Admin can go to create a new PTO Name. To assign rules to the code, they need to then go to PTO Accruals. Time off can be paid, partially paid, or not paid.

**To Create a PTO Names:**

1. **Add PTO Name** – Opens the form to create a new PTO type with a name, code, and payment status.
2. **Show Archived PTO Names** – Displays previously archived PTO names for review or reactivation.
3. **Show Archived PTO Names (Bottom)** – Another quick link at the bottom of the list to view archived PTO names.
4. **Edit / Archive** – Lets you edit an existing PTO name or archive it to remove it from active use.
5. **Add (Button)** – Confirms and saves the new PTO name you entered in the form

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