For a quick overview, check the Time tracking Timer video guide.
With the time tracking Timer, you can accurately log and monitor time spent on your work in real-time, helping you stay focused and productive. This feature is available on our Pro and Enterprise plans.
Starting the Timer for scheduled work
To start the Timer for any of your scheduled allocations:
Go to the Log time page.
Click one of the logged time suggestions.
Click on the play button to start the Timer.
The window will close, and you’ll see the Timer running in the sidebar and on the logged time entry. The timer color matches the associated project color.
If you start a Timer for a future or past allocation, a new time entry with the relevant project/task details will be created for today. You can jump to today to see the entry showing on the time sheet.
Starting the Timer for unscheduled work
If you’re working on something that was not on your Schedule, you can easily create a new logged time entry and track the progress.
Click anywhere pn the Log my time page.
Select the project, phase, and task (if needed).
Click the lay button to start the Timer.
Stopping the Timer
To stop a running Timer:
Open the corresponding logged time entry.
Click the stop button.
The start and stop times will be recorded, and the sum of these Timer entries will be added to any existing logged time.
📝Note: If the timer runs for less than 1 minute, no time is logged.
Reviewing and adjusting logged time
All the time entries are displayed in the order they were created.
Adjusting the logged time
You can adjust any of the start and stop times if needed. To adjust a time entry:
Hover over the entry row and click on the edit icon.
Type to edit either the total time, the start time, or the end time.
Click the check icon to save your changes. The new value will update the total Logged time for that entry.
📝 Here's a tip: For quick updates, you can use the up and down arrows on your keyboard.
If you want to edit the total logged time without editing any of the start or stop times, you can do this directly in the Hours/day field. The actual start and stop times will not be affected, allowing you to conveniently round the value you see on your reports without impacting your accurate timer records.
Deleting the Timer entry
To permanently delete a timer entry, click the trash can icon. The action is immediate and cannot be undone.
Editing logged time for your team
If you are the Account Owner, Admin, or Manager with edit access rights, you can edit logged timer records for team members on the Log team page. You can view and adjust any of their start and stop times for where the Timer has been used in the same way as editing logged time entries. You can also delete any Timer record you have access to.
📝 Note: You will not be able to see any running timers from this view.
Viewing Timer records in reports
The Time tracking tabs in the People report and Single Project Report show the Timer records. The logged time is displayed in decimal hours to ensure consistency when comparing scheduled and logged time.
To quickly see the timer records that make up the reported hours, click the logged hours to open the Log time window.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I close the browser or log out of Float?
When you close the browser, log out, or shut down your machine, your Timer will keep running.
What happens if I forget to stop the Timer?
If you forget to stop the Timer, it will automatically stop at midnight. The time logged will reflect the whole run and can be adjusted afterward.
Can I use the Timer if I have already logged a block of time?
Yes, you can start the Timer in addition to existing manual entries and adjust totals as needed.
Does the Timer track seconds?
Currently, the Timer only displays time to the minute, which can cause some differences due to rounding. You can use the logged time value to confirm that the final logged time adds up as expected against your work.
In what timezone do the Timer entries show?
Timer entries follow your browser’s local timezone, not your team’s timezone in Float.