How do I track time in Microsoft Outlook?

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Written by Nisse

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September 10th 2024

Jibble’s Chrome time tracking extension integrates smoothly with Microsoft Outlook, allowing you to effortlessly track and manage your work hours directly within this popular email and calendar tool. This free integration enhances Outlook’s time tracking features, improving how you manage your schedule and track your time.

This article covers:

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

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Installing Jibble’s Chrome Extension

1. You can install the Jibble extension through these methods:
   1. Using the Jibble Web App:
      • Log in to your Jibble account and locate the “Get the app” button on your dashboard.
        
      • When a prompt appears, select “Chrome Extension” to be taken to the Chrome Web Store.
        
   2. Directly from the Chrome Web Store:
      • Head over to the Chrome Web Store and search for the Jibble Time Tracker extension.
2. Click “Add to Chrome” to install the extension.
   
3. After the installation is complete, an icon will be added to your browser’s toolbar.
4. To access the extension, click the puzzle piece icon in the upper 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 Microsoft Outlook.
   

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Linking Microsoft Outlook and Jibble

1. Log in to your Microsoft Outlook account.
2. Click the Jibble icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the timer extension.
3. Sign in to your Jibble account, or create a new one if you don’t have an account.
4. Click the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to access Account Settings.
5. Navigate to Integrations.
6. Make sure the checkbox for Microsoft Outlook is enabled.

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Tracking time in Microsoft Outlook

Jibble’s Time Tracker provides several quick and easy ways to track your time within Microsoft Outlook.

• Using the embedded Jibble Timer

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the email or calendar event you want to track time for.
2. In the task or event view, you’ll find the “Jibble In” button.
3. Click the “Jibble In” button to start tracking time for the selected item.
4. Choose an activity and project if necessary.
5. Notes will be automatically filled based on the email or calendar event titles.
6. Click “Save” to start the timer.
7. Once you’re clocked in, the timer button will update to “Jibble Out.”
8. To stop the timer, click the “Jibble Out” button and then tap “Save.”

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• Using keyboard shortcuts

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

Note: When clocking in or out using keyboard shortcuts, the previously selected activity and project (if applicable) will be applied automatically, and no additional notes are needed.

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• Using right clicks

1. Right-click and select Jibble | Clock In.
   
2. To clock out, right-click again and choose Jibble | Clock Out.
   

Note: When clocking in using right-click, the previously selected activity and project (if any) will be applied automatically, so no additional notes are needed.

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• Using text highlighting

1. Highlight any text in Microsoft Outlook, right-click, and select Jibble.
   
2. The clock-in screen will appear with your highlighted text automatically included as notes.
3. Choose an activity and project if needed, then click Save to start tracking time.