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# Configure a space type as usable with Workplace Space Management

# Configure a space type as usable with Workplace Space Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Specify if a space type is usable or not by using the Space type configuration
functionality. Specify if the space can or cannot be used for reservations.

## Vorbereitungen

Ensure that you have the following:

* The space type is configured in the application. Otherwise, refer to [Add a space type configuration](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iV7KwNq3VdaX~x5vP4M2KA "Configure the different types of workspaces available in a workplace. You can add spaces based on different space types (Workspace/Desk). Space type enables employee to identify the different types of workspace available on a floor").
* Workplace Space Management is installed.
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Role required: sn_wsd_spcmgmt.manager

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

Configure a space type as usable. Specify if the space type can be used for
reservations or for any space-related planning. The space type is not usable if it
is a storage space or a standalone space that cannot be reserved nor included in
space-related activities.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllWorkplace CoreAdministrationSpace type configuration.
2. Select the space type that you want to configure as usable.
3. Open the form in the Space Management view.
   1. Right-click the form header.
   2. Select ViewSpace Management.  
      The form view changes.
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4. Select the Usable check box to enable the feature.
5. Click Update.

## Ergebnisse

The space type is configured as usable.

The size of all
the spaces that are assigned to this space type is calculated in the
Usable size fields of their areas, floors, and
buildings.