---
title: Edit Absence
description: This step-by-step guide shows you how to edit an absence for an OpenReception agent
lastUpdated: 2026-03-01
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---

import {Steps} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

:::note
You cannot change the agent. You must remove the absence and create a new absence with the correct agent, in that case.
:::

<Steps>

1. Navigate to the absences section of the dashboard, search for the absence you want to edit and open the context menu for it. Click on _Edit_.

   ![Absences list](./assets/edit-absence/1-absences-list-with-context-menu.png)

1. A modal with a form opens.
   - Change the **reason**, if you want
   - Change the date range, if you want
   - Click _Edit Absence_ when you are finished.

   ![Edit absence form](./assets/edit-absence/2-edit-absence-form.png)

1. The absence will be updated.

   ![Absence edited](./assets/edit-absence/3-absence-edited.png)

</Steps>
