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# Create a new Time Off Type

To create a new absence type, follow these steps:
* **Settings**
* **Time off types**
* Large **plus **icon

![New Type of Time Off](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/225d488d9db9b800/image_nby8n4.png)

#### Individual parameters:

* **Name** - This field is mandatory. Enter the full name of the time off type (e.g., Vacation, Sick Leave).
* **Short Name** - This field is mandatory. Enter a short or abbreviated name for the time off type.
* **Pay Code** - Enter the pay code associated with this time off type if applicable.
* **Note** - Enter any additional notes or descriptions related to this time off type.
* **Accrual** - Check this box if the time off type should accrue over time.
* **Convert Overtime to Time Off** - Check this box if overtime hours can be converted to this type of time off.
* **Unit** - This field is mandatory. Select the unit of measurement for the time off (e.g., day, hour).
* **Paid Time Off** - Check this box if this type of time off is paid.
* **Non-deductible Time Off Type** - Check this box if the time off type should not be deducted from the employee's balance.
* **Annual Allowance (in days)** - This field is mandatory. Enter the total number of days allowed for this time off type annually.
* **Period Limit** - Check this box if there is a limit to the number of times this time off type can be taken in a specific period.
* **Count Time Off in Working Days** - Check this box if the time off should be counted only on working days.
* **Annual Balance Starts Each** - This field is mandatory. Select the month when the annual balance for this time off type resets.
* **Enable PTO Carryover Capping** - Check this box if there is a limit to the amount of time off that can be carried over to the next year.
* **Carryover Limit** - Enter the maximum number of days that can be carried over if PTO carryover capping is enabled.
* **Expires In** - Enter the number of days after which the carried over time off will expire.
* **Enable Negative Time Off Balance** - Check this box if employees are allowed to have a negative balance for this time off type.
* **Allow Daily Duty Overflow** - Check this box if employees can use this time off type for daily duty overflow.
* **Does Not Need Approval** - Check this box if this time off type does not require approval from a manager.
* **Allow Employee to Cancel Approved Time Off** - Check this box if employees are allowed to cancel approved time off of this type.
* **Visible to HR Manager Only** - Check this box if only HR managers should see this time off type.
* **Show in Summary** - Check this box if this time off type should be included in the summary reports.
* **Country** - Select the country where this time off type is applicable.
* **State** - Select the state or region where this time off type is applicable.
* **Active** - Check this box if the time off type is currently active and can be used.
* **Mandatory Attachment** - Check this box if an attachment (e.g., medical certificate) is required when applying for this time off type.
* **Add Downloadable Formular** - Check this box if you want to provide a downloadable form that employees can fill out when requesting this type of time off.
* **Allow HR to Adjust** - Check this box if HR managers are allowed to adjust the balance or details of this time off type.

![Time Off Type](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/225d488d9db9b800/image_1w4wyvb.png)