# Shifts Assignment

### How to Add/Assign Shifts <a href="#how_to_add_assign_shifts" id="how_to_add_assign_shifts"></a>

This is to prevent employees from selecting incorrect shifts when they clock in/out for work.

1. **Assign More** – Lets you assign an additional shift to the selected employee.
2. **X (Remove Shift)** – Click to remove or unassign a shift from the selected employee.
3. **Add/Edit Shift** – Opens the window to create new shifts or edit existing ones.
4. **Assignment Dropdown** – Choose how to assign shifts: to all users, selected departments, or selected users.
5. **View By User / View By Shift** – Toggle between viewing shift assignments by employee or by shift for easier management.

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