# Room Types
Room types define the classification of your school's classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities. This module must be set up before adding rooms.
## Access and Navigation
The **Room Types** module can be found under **Planning** > **Planning Setup**
If you cannot view a link from the list, check the privilege assigned to your user account or role.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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## Create a New Room Type
* To create a new room type, click **+ New Room Type** found in the upper right corner
* Fill out the necessary details
* **Room Type Code** - Must be unique
* **Description** - Provides details about the room type
* **Color Tag** - The assigned color will be used for identification in the Scheduler
* Click the **Add Room Type** button once you are done filling out the details
## Edit a Room Type
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Edits to Room Types are instantly reflected in the Scheduler View, regardless of the term selected in the main Planning menu.
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To edit a room type:
* Select the room type you want to modify and click the **Pencil** icon
* In the Update Room Type Information form, update the necessary fields. Note: Room type codes must remain unique
* Click the **Update Room Type** button to save your changes. You will be redirected to the Room Types page, where the updates will be immediately reflected
## Delete a Room Type
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Room types that have already been assigned to a course cannot be deleted.
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Edits to Room Types are instantly applied to the Scheduler View, regardless of the term selected in the main Planning menu.
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To delete a room type:
* Select the room type you want to remove and click the **Trash Bin** icon
* A confirmation alert will appear asking if you want to proceed with the deletion
* Click **Delete** to confirm. The room type will be removed from the list
## Search a Room Type
To search for a room type, enter a keyword or the exact text in the search bar at the upper-right corner and press **Enter**. The system will display all matching results.
## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Why can't I see the "Room Types" menu in my account?
Answer: Ensure that your user account or role has the necessary privileges. To verify:
1. Navigate to **Users > User Setup > User Groups**.
2. Check if your account has the required permissions to access the "Room Types" menu.
