Salon Manager Appointments and Diary guide

How to Move Appointments

Move an appointment to another time, team member or diary position using drag and drop.

Video walkthrough: moving an appointment to a new position in the Salon Manager diary.

Quick answer

Highlight the appointment, then drag and drop it

Find the appointment, click it once so it is highlighted, then drag and drop it into the new time, team member column or diary position.

Before you start

Check these details first

Access to the appointment diary
The appointment you want to move
The new time, team member or diary position

Step-by-step instructions

How to move an appointment

Follow these steps to move the booking without changing its service details.

1Open the diaryOpen the Salon Manager diary.
2Find the appointmentLocate the appointment you want to move.
3Select the appointmentClick the appointment once.
4Check it is highlightedConfirm that the appointment is highlighted before moving it.
5Drag the appointmentDrag it to the new time or team member column.
6Drop it into positionRelease the appointment in the correct diary position.
7Check the updated bookingConfirm that the appointment now appears in the right place.

Useful tips

Check the booking after moving it

Check the new time, team member and appointment duration.
Make sure the appointment does not overlap another booking.
Use the editing appointments process afterwards when the service also needs to change.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

The appointment will not move

Click the appointment once so it is highlighted, then try dragging it again.

The appointment overlaps another booking

Move it into a free space or resize the appointment when the duration is incorrect.

I moved it to the wrong place

Click it once and drag it again, or open the appointment and check the booking details.

Frequently asked questions

Moving appointment questions

Can I drag and drop appointments?

Yes. Click the appointment once to highlight it, then drag and drop it where needed.

Can I move an appointment to another team member?

Yes, provided the time and diary position are available.

Should I check the appointment after moving it?

Yes. Always check the new time, team member and duration.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for diary users or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.

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