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title: "Switch Between Decimal and HH:MM Time Formats"
slug: "switch-between-decimal-and-hhmm-time-formats"
description: "Control time display in WorkEasy Software with decimal or HH:MM formats for accurate payroll and reporting. Simplify your time tracking today!"
tags: ["admin config", "Decimal Format", "decimal representation", "decimal time", "Time Display", "Time formatting", "timesheet display", "Timesheet Preferences", "user preferences"]
updated: 2026-10-04T15:53:20Z
published: 2026-10-04T15:53:20Z
canonical: "help.workeasysoftware.com/switch-between-decimal-and-hhmm-time-formats"
---

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# Switch Between Decimal and HH:MM Time Formats

Some users prefer to see time as 7.5 hours. Others prefer 7:30. This article shows how to switch between these two time formats in WorkEasy Software.

## Where you'll see these formats

- **Decimal format (e.g., 7.5)** – used in reports, exports, and payroll.
- **HH:MM format (e.g., 7:30)** – used in timesheets and manager views.

Both represent the same amount of time. Choose the one that works best for you.

## Change your Timesheet display

You can switch formats for your own view in the timesheet.

1. Go to **Time and Attendance > Timesheet > Preferences**.
2. Under the **General** section, look for **View in decimals**.
3. Check or uncheck the box based on your preference. This only affects how you see time; calculations stay the same.
  - Unchecked = HH:MM (e.g., 7:30)
  - Checked = decimal (e.g., 7.5)
4. Select **Apply**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-9PX8950C.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T16%3A12%3A55Z&se=2026-11-01T17%3A12%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=swuv7gdjHbeerigwEzvP4noIB%2BzY8TxL5ZcBfRbHyMM%3D)

## Need time in decimals for reports?

Admins can turn on decimal formatting system-wide.

1. Go to **Settings > Platform Settings > Platform Configuration > Time and Attendance**.
2. Check **Use decimal representation**.
3. Choose how many decimal places to show (e.g., 1 = 7.5, 2 = 7.50). This will apply to reports and exports. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-I4K4EO9V.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T16%3A12%3A55Z&se=2026-11-01T17%3A12%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=swuv7gdjHbeerigwEzvP4noIB%2BzY8TxL5ZcBfRbHyMM%3D)

## Summary

| What You Can Do | Where | Who It Affects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toggle HH:MM or decimal | Timesheet Preferences | Just you (user) |
| Set the system-wide decimal representation | Platform Settings (Admin) | All (reports, payroll) |

Want to learn how decimals are calculated? See the [advanced guide on decimal math and rounding](/docs/understand-decimal-time-calculations-and-rounding).