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[Basic setup](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/leave?hsLang=en#basic-setup) # Edit leave types ## Leave \> Settings There may be many reasons why you'd need to edit or adjust your leave settings. Of course, the primary purpose is to have better leave setup for your employees.   Editing leave settings is a very simple process:    Step 1 - Go to Leave \> Settings Step 2 - Select a leave type Step 3 - Look for the section to be edited Step 4 - Click on "**Edit**" Step 5 - Make the adjustment Step 6 - Click on "**Save**"   All leave settings are editable to make it easier for you:  #### 1. [General settings](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/leave-general-settings?hsLang=en) There are 2 items that you can control in the general settings:  - Leave type name - Minimum time to request - [Leave cycle basis](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/types-of-leave-cycle-basis?hsLang=en) #### 2. [Advanced settings](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/leave-advanced-settings?hsLang=en) There are 3 essential settings you need to look into the advanced settings:  - [Proration](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/set-up-annual-leave-proration-for-new-hires-or-resignees-1?hsLang=en) - [Earned leave](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/set-up-earned-leave?hsLang=en) - [Carry forward leave and expiry](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/set-up-carry-forward-leave?hsLang=en) #### 3. [Accrual group settings](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/entitle-leave-by-employees-length-of-service-milestone-settings-1?hsLang=en) Make your leave settings customized and special by creating the accrual group for your employees:  - View details - Edit accrual schedule - Add or edit employees - Remove accrual group In case your company will no longer implement any of the leave settings that you have created, feel free to [disable or delete the leave type](https://help.swingvy.com/knowledge/enable/disable-or-delete-leave-types?hsLang=en) at any time.   **Note: ** The disabled leave type can be turned on again in just a second. 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