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title: How to create an Alternate Day Schedule
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# How to create an Alternate Day Schedule

## This article will provide users with the information needed to create an alternate day schedule. Alternate day schedules are a great way for users to adjust their schedule for special events without modifying their master schedule.

To create an Alternate Day Schedule:

1. From the Planbook Bar, select **Classes**.
2. In the top-left menu, click the **Regular Schedule** button and select **Add Alternate Day**.
3. Enter a **Title** for the alternate day schedule.
4. Click the **Save** (checkmark) icon to save your alternate day.
5. Click the **Regular Schedule** button and select your alternate day from the dropdown.
6. Click **Edit Schedule** in the top-right menu to begin editing your alternate day schedule.
7. Once in edit mode, you can drag classes from the class list on the left into your alternate day schedule on the right or click +**Add Class** in the top-left corner.  Classes can be moved within the schedule view or you can click on the class to enter a specific class time.
8. Click **Done** in the top-right menu to save changes.

To use your Alternate Day Schedule in your plans, add an [Alternate Schedule Day](https://help.planbook.com/knowledgebase/articles/2010455-how-to-add-an-alternate-schedule-day?hsLang=en) event.

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