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# Menu Management - 86 Items


### Overview

The **86 Items** feature in the eatOS dashboard Menu Management module allows you to efficiently manage out-of-stock items. This functionality helps maintain smooth operations and ensure customer satisfaction by keeping your menu up to date.

### Accessing 86 Items

* From the dashboard, click on **Menu Management** in the left-hand menu.
* Select **86 Items** to view and manage items that are temporarily unavailable

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### Managing 86 Items

**Key Functions:**

* **Item Name:** Lists all menu items currently available.
* **Item Type:** Identifies the type of item, such as products.
* **Is86 Toggle:** Quickly mark an item as out of stock by toggling the switch. 
* **Date Created:** Shows when each menu item was added to the system.

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#### Steps to Mark Items as Out of Stock:

1. **Select Items:** Use the checkboxes next to each item to select multiple items at once.
2. **Mark Selected as 86:**  Click this button to mark selected items as out of stock.

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3. Use the **is86** toggle to mark items you want to take off the menu temporarily.

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#### Tips for Effective Management:

* Regularly update the 86 list to reflect current stock levels.
* Communicate changes to staff to manage customer expectations.
* Review the list periodically to update stock status as items become available again.

#### Conclusion

The 86 Items feature is eatOS Dashboard Menu Management module is a vital tool for managing inventory visibility. By keeping your menu accurate and up to date, you can enhance operational efficiency and improve the dining experience for your customers.