How do I track time in Evernote?

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Written by Melissa Spillett

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October 28th 2024

Efficient time management is crucial in every workspace, and Jibble’s Chrome time tracking extension makes it seamless to achieve this within Evernote. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of Evernote time tracking using Jibble’s timer extension.

This article covers:

• Installing Jibble’s Chrome Extension
• Linking Evernote and Jibble
• Tracking time in Evernote

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Installing Jibble’s Chrome Extension

1. You can install the Jibble extension using one of the following approaches:
   1. Via the Jibble Web App:
      • Sign in to your Jibble account and look for the Get the app button on your dashboard.
      • A pop-up will appear—choose Chrome Extension to be directed to the Chrome Web Store.
   2. Directly from the Chrome Web Store:
      • Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for the Jibble Time Tracker extension.
2. Click Add to Chrome to install the extension.
3. Once installed, an icon will appear in your browser’s toolbar.
4. To access the extension, click the puzzle icon in the top right corner of your Chrome toolbar.
5. Pin the Jibble Time Tracker by clicking the pin icon next to it, making it easily accessible while using Evernote.

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Linking Evernote and Jibble

1. Open Evernote and log in to your Evernote account.
2. Click the Jibble icon in your Chrome toolbar.
3. Log in to your Jibble account or create an account if you’re new to Jibble.
4. In the top right corner of the extension, click on the three horizontal lines.
5. Tap on Integrations.
6. Ensure the checkbox for Evernote is enabled.
   

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Tracking time in Evernote

Now that the extension is installed and Evernote is integrated, let’s explore the different methods for tracking time within Evernote using Jibble.

• Using the embedded Jibble timer 

1. Open up Evernote and navigate to the note or task you want to track time for.
2. Within the note’s interface, you’ll notice a Jibble in button.
3. Click on the Jibble in button.
4. A small pop-up window will open for you to choose an activity and project, if needed.
5. Notes will be prefilled based on the titles of your notes or tasks in Evernote.
6. Tap on Save to start the timer.
7. Once clocked in, the timer button will be automatically updated to Jibble out.
8. Click on the Jibble out button and tap on Save to stop the timer.

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• Using keyboard shortcuts

1. Click on the Jibble icon in your Chrome toolbar.
2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner and tap on Settings.
3. Enable the toggle for Keyboard Shortcuts.
4. Once enabled, use the shortcut command Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows or Command+Shift+S on Mac to clock in. 
5. Use the same keyboard commands to clock out.

Note: When utilizing keyboard shortcuts to clock in, the activity and project previously used (if applicable) will be tagged. There won’t be any input for notes.

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• Using right clicks

1. Right click on your mouse and select Jibble | Clock in from the menu.
2. To clock out, right click again select Jibble | Clock out.

Note: With right click clock ins, the previously used activity and project (if any) will be tagged. There won’t be any input for notes.

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• Using text highlighting

1. Highlight any text within Evernote, right-click on your mouse and select Jibble.
2. The clock in screen will be displayed with your notes automatically included.
3. Select an activity and project if needed.
4. Tap on Save to start the timer.