# New Shift

## How do I create an Shift from the Maica Actions Menu?

To begin creating a new [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) from the **Maica Actions** menu, simply click the `New Shift` option and you will be presented with the `New Shift` pop-up. 

Similar to creating a new [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) from the [Planner](/maica-knowledge-base/the-planner/planner-overview.md), after the pop-up is presented, a few stages must be completed before the [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) can be confirmed. 

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To learn more about the details and stages of creating a New Shift, click [here](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md). 
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## Pre-populated Fields

When creating an [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) from the **Maica Actions** menu, the Date & Time will be pre-populated. **Maica** will pre-populate this field to the `current` Date & Time of the action selected, and will automatically set the [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) duration to `60 minutes`.  This can be changed manually in the [Basic Details](/maica-knowledge-base/appointments/create-an-appointment/basic-details.md) stage of the [Shifts](/maica-knowledge-base/shifts/create-a-shift.md) creation. 

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You can also change your default duration in Maica Settings; click here to learn more. 
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