This article explains appointment colors and why they automatically change on your calendar screen.
Some appointments on your Phorest calendar automatically change colors as visual indicators of their status. These colors are designed to keep you and your staff informed, allowing you to easily identify an appointment's status at a glance.
Set Default Colors
You can customize the default color of appointments based on the service category. This is set under Manager > Categories > Service Categories.
See Also
How do I change the color of my appointments / service categories?
Automatic Colors
An appointment turns orange if the appointment was not checked in and its start time has already started.
An appointment turns yellow if the appointment is checked in on the system.
An appointment turns green if the appointment is checked out and paid for.
An appointment turns grey if it ends without being checked in or paid for. For example, when the client doesn't show up (No Show).