How do I track time in Google Docs?

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Written by Melissa Spillett

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November 20th 2024

Efficient time tracking is a critical aspect of effective project management, and integrating this capability directly into Google Docs can significantly enhance your workflow. With the aid of Jibble’s Chrome time tracking extension, you can seamlessly incorporate time tracking into your Google Docs workflow.

This article covers:

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

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Installing Jibble’s Chrome Extension

1. You can install the Jibble extension through the following methods:
   1. Using the Jibble Web App:
      • Log into your Jibble account and find the Get the app button on your dashboard.
      • When prompted, choose Chrome Extension to be directed to the Chrome Web Store.
   2. Directly from the Chrome Web Store:
      • Go to 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 piece icon in the top right corner of your Chrome toolbar.
5. Pin the Jibble Time Tracker by clicking the pin icon next to it for quick access while using Google Docs.

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Linking Google Docs and Jibble

Tip 💡: Jibble’s Chrome time tracking integration with Google Docs includes Google Sheets as well. 

1. Log in to your Google account.
2. Open up Google Docs.
3. Click the Jibble icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the timer extension.
4. Log in to your Jibble account or create a new account if you don’t have one.
5. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
6. Go to Integrations.
7. Ensure the checkbox for Google Docs is enabled.

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Tracking time in Google Docs

Jibble’s Time Tracker provides multiple effective methods for directly tracking time within Google Docs.

• Using the embedded Jibble timer 

1. Navigate to the document you wish to track time for within Google Docs.
2. Within the document view, you will see the Jibble in button.
3. Click on the Jibble in button to start tracking time.
4. Select an activity and project if required.
5. Notes will be prefilled based on page titles in Google Docs.
6. Click on Save to start the timer.
7. Once clocked in, the timer button will be automatically updated to “Jibble out”.
8. To stop the timer, click on the Jibble out button and tap on Save.

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• Using keyboard shortcuts

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

Note: The previously used activity and project (if any) will be tagged when clocking in via keyboard shortcuts. There will be no notes to be added.

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• Using right clicks

1. Right click on your mouse and select Jibble | Clock in.Note: The previously used activity and project (if any) will be tagged when clocking in via right click. There will be no notes to be added.
2. To clock out, right click again and select Jibble | Clock out.

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• Using text highlighting

1. Highlight any text in your Google document, right click and select Jibble.
2. The clock in screen will be displayed with your notes automatically included.
3. Select an activity and project if required and tap Save.