# Calendar Troubleshooter

The Calendar Troubleshooter helps you understand why certain times are or aren't available for scheduling. Think of it as an X-ray for your calendar - it shows you exactly what's happening behind the scenes.

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## Preview Your Calendar Availability

#### From My Availability

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Click on "My Availability" in the navigation
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Look for the "Preview availability" button at the top
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Click it to see how your calendar appears to others
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#### From Team Members

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Go to "Members" in the navigation
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Click "Manage User Preferences"
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Navigate to the "Availabilities" section
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Click the "Preview availability" button
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### What You'll See

The preview shows you exactly what people see when they try to book time with you:

* **Available slots**: Times when people can schedule meetings
* **Unavailable times**: When you're busy or outside working hours
* **Buffer periods**: Protected time before and after meetings

### Understanding Your Calendar View

At the top, you'll see important details about your scheduling:

* Meeting duration
* Buffer times
* Your time zone
* Scheduling intervals

> 💡 **Pro Tip**: Your browser's time zone is shown automatically to help you spot any time zone conflicts.

### Common Questions

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<summary>Why aren't some times bookable?</summary>

Usually because:

* You have existing meetings
* It's outside your set working hours
* There isn't enough buffer time between meetings

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<summary>How do I fix availability issues?</summary>

1. Go back to your availability settings
2. Adjust your working hours
3. Modify buffer times if needed
4. Save your changes
5. Preview again to confirm the changes

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<summary>What are buffer times?</summary>

Buffer times protect you from back-to-back meetings:

* **Before meetings**: Time to prepare
* **After meetings**: Time to wrap up

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