Time is displayed in decimal units indicating a fraction of an hour on invoices and when manually entering time.
When using time increments other than the standard 6-minute or 15-minute interval, it can be difficult to enter time as a decimal.
Time in Units will help do the math of converting your time duration into a decimal.
Entering Time in Units
- When entering time using the New Time/Fee Entry button within the matter, Quick Add form, or the Time Entry Review panel, you now have the option to view your time entries in units as a duration.
- If you select "Units", enter your time according to your billing increment setting. For example:
- If your billing increment is set to 1 minute and you want to create a fee with a duration of 32 minutes, enter '32' in the "Duration" field.
- If your billing increment is set to 6 minutes and you want to create a fee with a duration of 24 minutes, then enter '4' in the "Duration" field.
New Time/Fee Entry Window:
Quick Add Form:
- After you enter the duration, switching between "Units" and "Hours" will calculate the fee based on the two value types. The "Hours" field is now rounded to 5 decimal points for accuracy.
- Also, use the "Time" field for better insight as to the exact hours and minutes you are entering.
Set Staff Entries as Units
If you wish to enter your time in units by default, navigate to Firm Settings > Staff & Users > Edit Staff Member.