How to Use Colour Coding for Rostering

Colour coding is a great way to make your roster more visual, helping you spot essential positions easily and ensuring critical roles are covered. This guide will show you how to add colour codes to positions within RosterElf, allowing for easy identification on your rostering screen. By following these steps, you’ll enhance visibility and organisation, making scheduling faster and more efficient.

1. Accessing the Positions Tab

To start using colour coding, you’ll need to access your list of positions in RosterElf.

1.1 Locate the Positions Tab

1.1.1 Click on the Positions tab in RosterElf to view all available positions in your roster.

2. Selecting a Position to Colour Code

This section explains how to choose and apply a colour to a position.

2.1 Open the Position Settings

2.1.1 Click on the desired position from your list.

2.1.2 A popup window will appear with additional options.

3. Choosing a Colour for the Position

Learn how to select and apply a custom colour to each position in your roster.

3.1 Select a Colour for the Position

3.1.1 In the top right corner of the popup, click the Custom Colour dropdown menu.

3.1.2 Choose a colour from the available options.

3.2 Save the Colour Selection

3.2.1 Click Update to save your selected colour.

3.2.2 Repeat these steps for any other positions you want to colour code.

4. Viewing Colour-Coded Positions on the Roster

Once you have assigned colours, you can see these changes throughout the rostering screen.

4.1 Check the Colour-Coded Positions

4.1.1 Each colour-coded position will now appear in your selected colours on the roster, helping you quickly identify specific roles and their scheduling status.

FAQs About Colour Coding in RosterElf Rostering

1. How do I enable colour coding for positions in RosterElf?
To enable colour coding, access the Positions tab in RosterElf, select a position, and choose a custom colour for easy visual identification on your roster.

2. Where can I find the option to colour code a position?
You can find the colour coding option within the position settings. Click on the position, then select a colour from the Custom Colour dropdown in the popup window.

3. Can I change the colour coding for a position after it’s set?
Yes, you can update the colour for a position anytime. Open the position settings, select a new colour, and save the changes by clicking Update.

4. Why is colour coding useful for rostering?
Colour coding makes it easier to identify critical roles and essential positions on your roster, helping you improve organisation, ensure coverage, and speed up scheduling.

5. How can I view my colour-coded positions on the roster screen?
Once you’ve applied colours to positions, these will display across the rostering screen, making it easier to visually track and manage roles in your schedule.