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Deleting and reactivating positions

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 13 January 2026 3 min read
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Deleting or reactivating a position

Learn how to delete or reactivate a position in RosterElf. This guide covers the steps to remove a position when it's no longer needed and how to bring back a previously deleted position. Following these steps will ensure your position list is up to date, making management easier and more organised.

1. Deleting a position

Removing unnecessary positions can help maintain a cleaner and more manageable list of roles. Deleting a position makes it inactive but does not erase any associated data.

1.1 Steps to delete a position

1.1.1 Click on the Positions tab in your RosterElf dashboard.

Screenshot highlighting the Positions tab in the RosterElf dashboard

1.1.2 Find the position you want to delete. Hover your mouse over it.

Screenshot showing how hovering reveals the deletion option next to a position

1.1.3 Click the X button that appears beside the position.

Screenshot of the X button for deleting the selected position

1.1.4 A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Deactivate to remove the position.

Screenshot of the delete confirmation pop-up to deactivate the position

2. Reactivating a position

If you need to restore a previously deleted position, follow these steps. This allows you to recover positions without recreating them, saving time and effort.

2.1 Steps to reactivate a position

2.1.1 Click on the Positions tab in your RosterElf dashboard.

Screenshot highlighting the Positions tab in the RosterElf dashboard

2.1.2 Click on the Inactive button in the top right corner of your screen to display deleted positions.

Screenshot of the Inactive button for viewing deleted positions

2.1.3 Find the position you want to reactivate. Hover your mouse over it and click on the green tick.

Screenshot showing the green tick icon to reactivate a deleted position

2.1.4 A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Reactivate to restore the position.

Screenshot of the reactivation confirmation pop-up

By following these steps, you can easily manage active and inactive positions in RosterElf, ensuring your position list matches your current needs.

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I delete a position in RosterElf?

Go to the Positions tab, find the position, hover over it, and click the X button beside it. Click Delete in the confirmation pop-up to confirm.

2. Can I recover a position after it has been deleted?

Yes, you can reactivate a previously deleted position. Navigate to the Positions tab, click the Inactive button, locate the position, and click the green tick to restore it.

3. Where can I find deleted positions in RosterElf?

Deleted positions are visible under the Inactive section in the Positions tab. Click the Inactive button in the top right corner to see all previously deleted positions.

4. What happens to historical data when I delete a position?

Historical data related to past shifts and rosters remains intact even after deleting a position. This ensures reporting and compliance accuracy.

5. Can I edit a position instead of deleting it?

Yes, positions can be edited to reflect changes such as updated role names or requirements. This feature is available in the Positions tab.

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