Appointments guide
How to Resize Appointments
Make an appointment longer or shorter when the service needs more or less time than the original booking allowed.
Video walkthrough: changing the duration of an appointment in the Salon Manager diary.
Quick answer
Hold the appointment, adjust the arrows and confirm
Hold the left mouse button on the appointment for about one second, use the arrows to extend or shorten it, then select OK.
Before you start
Check these details first
Access to the appointment diary
The appointment you want to resize
The correct duration for the appointment
Step-by-step instructions
How to resize an appointment
Follow these steps to adjust the diary duration without changing the booked service.
Useful tips
Check the surrounding diary before resizing
Resize the appointment before the diary becomes busy to reduce the chance of overlaps.
Check whether the new length affects another booking, staff break or bookout.
Use the moving appointments process when the booking also needs a different time or team member.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Resizing appointment questions
Can I make an appointment longer?
Yes. Use the resize arrows to extend the appointment.
Can I make an appointment shorter?
Yes. Use the resize arrows to shorten the appointment, then select OK.
Does resizing change the service?
No. Resizing only changes the diary duration. Use Edit Booking to change the service.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for diary users or use it during staff training.
Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.
