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# Breaks Tab

Set fixed breaks for a staff member.

This page shows you how to set a fixed break for a staff member.

In the **Breaks** tab of the **Edit Staff** prompt, select the date/hours for the break.

{% hint style="info" %}
Setting a break removes the staff member's online availability during that time.
{% endhint %}

You can also handle breaks on the appointments page by creating a block.

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## Related

* [Creating a Block](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/appointments/creating-a-block.md)
* [Block Hours on Calendar](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/block-hours-on-calendar.md)