# Section settings

> Set how sections behave in the schedule: mandatory section, display of other sections, views by section.

Source: https://help.shyfter.com/en/settings/section-settings  
Category: Settings  
Updated: 2026-07-01

## What is this tab for?

Once your sections are created, this tab defines how they behave in the schedule and when creating employees. It lets you, for example, require a section to be chosen for each shift, or display the shifts of other sections as a watermark.

Go to **Settings ⚙️ → Sections → Settings**.

## The available options

Each setting is a switch you turn on or off.

- **Force section selection in the schedule**: makes choosing a section mandatory when creating each shift. Useful to ensure all your shifts are properly linked to a zone and that your per-section statistics are complete.

- **Display shifts of other sections faded**: when you view the schedule of one section, the shifts of the other sections appear as a watermark. This keeps an overall view of activity while working on a specific section.

- **Monthly view by section**: organizes the schedule's Month view by grouping shifts by section.

- **Weekly view by section**: organizes the schedule's Week view by grouping shifts by section.

- **Section mandatory when creating a user**: requires each new employee to be linked to a section as soon as they are created.

Remember to save after making changes. The changes apply immediately to all users of your establishment.