Time in a Status

For instructions on how to access field types or how to add one, see Field Types.

Capabilities

• Automatically count elapsed time since a record entered a specific stage
• Reference any Single Option and Stages field in the same table as the source
• Display the time as a running counter directly in the record and on cards
• Use the value in automations or formulas to trigger actions based on time spent in a stage

How to Add a Time in a Section Field

1. Open your table and click + on the last table header to add a new field.
2. Select Time in a Section from the field type list.
3. Enter a name for the field.
4. In the Section dropdown, select the stage you want to track.
5. Click Create.

Use Cases and Examples

• In a "Bug Tracker" table, track how long a bug has been in the "Debugging" stage to measure resolution time.
• In a "Deals" table, monitor how long a deal stays in "Negotiation" to flag stalled opportunities.
• In a "Support Tickets" table, measure time spent in "In Progress" to enforce SLA compliance.
• In a "Hiring" table, track how long a candidate has been in "Awaiting Review" to prevent delays.

Keep in Mind

• This field does not track cumulative time across multiple stage changes — it only measures the time since the record entered the current stage. If the stage changes, the counter resets.
• The time value is not stored or saved — it reflects only the current live count. If you need to record and preserve how long a record spent in each stage, use the SLA feature on the Single Option field instead.
• The counter does not pause when the app is not in use — it runs continuously in real time.
• This field is read-only — the time value cannot be manually entered or edited.
• If no stage is selected on the record, the counter will not start.

FAQ

1-What happens to the count if I move the record to a different stage?

The counter resets. It starts measuring from the moment the record enters the new stage.

2-Can I use the Time in a Section value in an automation?

Yes. You can reference the field value as a condition in automations — for example, to send a notification when a record has been in a stage for more than a set amount of time.

3-Can I use the Time in a Section value in a formula field?

Yes. The field exposes a numeric time value that can be referenced in formula fields for calculations.

4-Can I create multiple Time in a Section fields in the same table?

Yes. You can create multiple fields each tracking a different stage from the same or different Single Option and Stages fields in the table.

5-Does the field work on Kanban cards as well?

Yes. The time value is visible both in the record detail view and on Kanban cards, so you can see how long each card has been in a stage directly from the board.