Timers are an important tool for many timekeepers. Laurel makes it easy to keep track of the time you've spent on each of your tasks across all of your initiatives.
There are two different ways you can user timers in Laurel:
In-line timers
Timer board
In-line Timers
In-line timers are linked to each of your individual entries. That way, you can account for time spent on multiple tasks across all of your initiatives.
To get started, click the plus sign + on your Timesheet header to add a new entry. Once you add the name of the initiative you're working on, you'll see Start Timer below the billing increment value.
When you've completed your work, click Stop Timer, and the billing increment will update to reflect the duration of the timer.
The timer activity will appear in your Work Activity, along with any other work that was automatically collected by Laurel. If you're not seeing any timer activity, turn off the 'Unaccounted Time' filter.
If you go back to a task later in your day, you can go back into the entry and click Start again to add additional time.
Timer Board
On the left-hand side of your screen, you’ll see a Timers tab. Clicking this will take you to the Timer Board.
To create a new timer:
Click the Create Timer button in the upper right-hand corner.
Add an Initiative (what you’re working on).
Write a narrative to describe the task.
Click Save.
To start the timer, simply hit the Play button.
Once started, the timer will appear as an entry on your Timesheet. Any edits made to the timer in the Timer Board will automatically reflect on the corresponding Timesheet entry.
Managing Your Timers
Select the button with the three dots in the timer header to:
Duplicate a timer if you’re working on similar tasks.
Change the color of the header for better visual organization.
Remove timers you no longer need.
Sorting and Viewing Timers
The Timer Board offers flexibility in how you view and organize your timers:
Sort by:
Name
Duration
Recently Updated
View Options: Switch between List View and Grid View based on your preference.
Timer FAQs
❓ Can I add minutes or seconds to a timer if I forgot to start or stop?
No. To edit the duration of a timer entry, you'll have to make a change to the billing increment itself.
❓If I save and close and entry, will my timer stop running?
No. If a timer is active when you close an entry, it will continue to run. Be sure to click Stop Timer when you complete your work.
❓I already stopped a timer. Can I start it again?
Yes. To start an existing timer again, click into the entry and select Start Timer.
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