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You can enter different work schedules for up to seven weeks, which then alternate on a weekly basis. ![](https://info.absence.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/11527416630556-1.png) With absence.io you have the option of either entering a **detailed** **work schedule** (option 1) or simply specifying a **number of hours per week** (option 2).   ### Option 1: Create a work schedule If you choose this option, you simply enter the explicit times via a working schedule. Don't worry, employees can still clock in outside of these times. ![](https://info.absence.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/11527537791900-1.png) Using this option, the defined break can be indicated automatically in the time tracking overview - thus, no need for the employees to clock it out.   ### Option 2: Use Flexi-Time and set weekly hours If you simply want to set the working days and total hours, use our Flexi-time option and switch to **"set time per week"**. Then activate the working days and enter the amount of hours in total. absence.io will share the hours equally to the working days. If necessary, you can also adjust the individual days manually. ![](https://info.absence.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/11531044454044-1.png) Have fun using our solution! 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