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title: "FAQ: Roles"
slug: "faq-roles"
updated: 2025-12-13T01:18:03Z
published: 2025-12-13T01:18:03Z
canonical: "support.fullcast.com/faq-roles"
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# FAQ: Roles

#### What is a role?

A role is a specific set of responsibilities assigned to an individual.

#### How do I create a role?

Create roles from the **Manage Roles** option in the **Roles** tile. Refer to [Create new roles](/v1/docs/viewing-and-managing-roles#create-new-roles).

#### What information can I view on a role card?

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1. **Role Status:** Identifies if the role is active or not.
2. **Role Title:** Identifies the role type title.
3. **Net Ramped Resource:** The effective capacity you have of that role type. This number reflects the headcount of that role count, factoring in any ramp schedules.
4. **Productivity Profile:** The number of different productivity profiles you have for a role type.
5. **Temporary Assignments:** The number of active temporary assignments (TBT, TBH, and TBR) that you have for a role type.

#### How do I filter a Role?

Click the quick filter button and adjust the parameters as necessary then click **Filter**.

#### How do I export a role?

Export roles from **Manage Roles** option in the **Roles** tile, refer to [Export roles](/v1/docs/viewing-and-managing-roles#export-roles).

#### Can roles be deleted?

No. Roles can only be retired. This is to ensure that any assignments associated with the role are managed properly.