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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}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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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.

## Before you begin

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/YPL9z5fb9PEHnbQoZ_1H0w "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

## About this task

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.

## Procedure

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.

## Result

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.

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