# Manual Time Entry

# Manual Time Entry

Chronoid tracks app and website usage automatically, but some work happens away from the screen — meetings, phone calls, whiteboard sessions, or pair programming. Manual time entries let you fill those gaps so your time records are complete.

Watch the quick walkthrough below to see how a manual time entry is created from start to finish.

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## Create a New Entry

1. Click **Add Entry** (or use the right-click context menu on the timeline)
2. Fill in the details:

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| **Title** | What you were doing (e.g., *Team standup*, *Client call*) |
| **Notes** | Optional details or context |
| **Project** | Assign to a project for reporting |
| **Billable** | Toggle on to include in invoice calculations |
| **Start time** | When the activity began |
| **End time** | When the activity ended |

The **duration** is calculated automatically from start and end times.

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## Quick Time Adjustments

Use the **-15m** and **+15m** buttons to quickly adjust start or end times in 15-minute increments. This is faster than manually editing the time fields for small adjustments.

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## Edit an Existing Entry

To modify a manual time entry:

- **Double-click** the entry in the activity list, or
- **Right-click** and select **Edit**

All fields can be updated after creation.

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## Tips

- **Default is the last 30 minutes** — New entries default to a 30-minute block ending at the current time, so creating entries for a meeting you just finished is quick
- **Use for stand-ups and recurring meetings** — Create entries for regular meetings to keep your time records accurate
- **Mark entries as billable** — For client meetings and calls, toggle billable so they appear in [invoices](/docs/invoices/invoice-generation)
- **Assign to projects** — Always assign a project so manual entries show up correctly in [stats and reports](/docs/stats-and-report/stats)

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For help, email [support@chronoid.app](mailto:support@chronoid.app)

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Source: https://www.chronoid.app/docs/trackings/manual-time-entry