# How do I use Timeline View?

Timeline View gives you a grid overview of your restaurant’s seating across the day — tables as rows, time slots as columns. It’s the fastest way to spot what’s available, identify busy periods, and make seating decisions without jumping between views.

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## Accessing Timeline View

Open the Host App at [host.oddle.me](https://host.oddle.me) and click the **Timeline** tab at the top right. It sits alongside the list and calendar views.

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## What you can do in Timeline View

**See table availability at a glance**

The grid shows every table and which time slots are occupied or free. You can immediately see where you have room and where you’re full.

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**Identify peak and off-peak periods**

Dense blocks of reservations make busy periods immediately visible, helping you plan staffing and decide when to accept walk-ins.

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**Create, modify, or block out directly from the grid**

Click any time slot to create a new reservation or walk-in. Click an existing booking to edit it or change its status. You can also block out a table or area — either for a specific period or indefinitely.

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**Optimise seating to maximise covers**

With the full picture visible, you can rearrange and reassign tables to reduce gaps and seat more guests across the service.

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## Filtering and searching

* Use the **filter** controls to show or hide reservations by status — for example, hide cancelled reservations to reduce clutter.
* Use the **search bar** to find a specific booking by guest first name, last name, mobile number, or email.


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