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Taking a Break While on the Clock

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Atto makes it easy to log breaks during your shift. Whether you’re stepping away briefly or taking a scheduled lunch, the Time Clock gives you full control over when to pause and resume your workday.


How to Take a Break

  1. Open the Time Clock in the Atto app

  2. Tap “Take Break”

| 📌 If your account has Custom Break Rules enabled, you’ll be prompted to select a break type (e.g., “Lunch Break” or “Coffee Break”)

  • Your status will update to “On Break”

  • A timer will begin tracking your break duration


How to End a Break

  1. Return to the Time Clock

  2. Tap “End Break”

  • Your break will stop

  • Your time entry will resume

  • Your status will switch back to “On the Clock”


Important Notes

  • If Automatic Breaks are enabled in your account:

    • The “Take Break” button will not appear

    • Breaks will be automatically applied based on preset rules


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