> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.duitpos.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Order Modes: Takeaway vs. Dine In

> Switching between order modes and what changes on screen

DuitPOS supports multiple **order modes** — most commonly **Takeaway** and **Dine In** — switched using the **Mode** button in the side menu.

## Switching modes

1. Tap **Mode** in the side menu.
2. Select the mode you want (e.g. **Takeaway** or **Dine In**).

The badge under **Mode** always shows the currently active mode.

<Warning>
  Make sure you're on the correct mode before starting an order — items are added to whichever mode is currently active, and switching mid-order may not carry the cart over.
</Warning>

## Takeaway mode

In **Takeaway** mode, the screen skips the floor plan entirely and goes straight to a **New Order Bill**:

* Add items directly from the menu grid on the right.
* The cart on the left builds up as you add items, showing quantity and running subtotal/total.
* Use **Hold** to pause the order and come back to it later, **Settle** to take payment, or **Clear** to cancel the order.
* The bottom bar has quick actions: **Price Check** (look up an item's price without adding it) and **Open Drawer** (open the cash drawer manually).

This mode is best for counter service, pickup, and delivery orders with no table assignment.

## Dine In mode

In **Dine In** mode, tapping **Tables** shows your full **floor plan** instead of a blank order screen:

* Browse tables by area using the tabs at the top (e.g. **All Areas**, **Ground Floor**, **Terrace**).
* Each table card shows its status, capacity, and current guest count.
* Tap a table to open or view its order.

See [Tables Overview](/pos-app/floor-plan/tables-overview) and [Opening a Table](/pos-app/floor-plan/opening-a-table) for the full dine-in workflow.

<Tip>
  If your location also uses other order modes (e.g. Delivery, Drive-Thru), they follow a similar pattern to Takeaway — a direct order screen with no table assignment.
</Tip>