> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lewe.gitbook.io/teamcal-neo/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lewe.gitbook.io/teamcal-neo/administration/declination-management/before-date.md).

# Before Date

Use this tab to set up a declination rule that applies if an absence is requested before a certain date.

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## Buttons

| Button | Description                     |
| ------ | ------------------------------- |
| Save   | Saves your declination settings |