Properties

Define the details of your Timebook objects and containers.

Properties in Timebook

In Timebook, "properties" refer to specific attributes or fields that describe and define various aspects of tasks, projects, or other objects and containers. These properties help organize, categorize, and track your work. Think of them as metadata that provides structure and context to the work you manage.

In Timebook objects like Work Items, Goals, or Tickets, all properties are displayed in the dedicated tab on the right side of the object's card. Use this tab to view and edit available properties.

For Timebook containers like Sprints, Projects, or Roadmaps, all properties are shown in the container's drawer. Expand the drawer to view and edit available properties.

Properties typically include dropdown menus for selecting options or text fields for entering text or numbers.

The remainder of this article focuses on common properties that we created to cover the most typical use cases.

But you can also create your own properties and attach them to various object types. For more information, see Item library

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Out-of-the-box properties

We provide a set of built-in properties that come out-of-the-box to help you manage your work. These properties are designed to cover the most essential aspects, allowing you to organize, prioritize, and track your work effectively. Whether you assign tasks, set due dates, or evaluate opportunities, these predefined properties should meet your needs.

The following predefined properties are commonly found in most Timebook objects.

However, you can customize which properties are displayed for different object types. For more information, see Item library

Property	How to use it
Status	Indicates the current phase or progress of a Work Item, Goal, or other Timebook objects. It can also be used for containers to mark the progress of an entire process, such as an Initiative or a Project. The most common statuses are [To do], [In progress], and [Done].
Priority	Represents the level of importance or urgency assigned to an object. It guides team members in determining which tasks should be addressed first. Commonly categorized as [High], [Medium], or [Low], this property helps prioritize work and ensures that critical tasks are completed on time.
Assignee	Identifies the person responsible for completing a piece of work. This property ensures ownership and accountability, clarifying who is expected to work on or oversee the task until completion.
Start date	Specifies the date when work is planned to begin or has actually started. This helps schedule and track timelines and ensures that work is initiated according to plan.
Due date	Specifies the target date by which work should be completed. This helps manage timelines and ensure tasks are finished within the planned schedule.
Date range	Specifies a period between two dates and indicates the planned start and end dates. This helps you define the overall duration and scheduling of activities.
Estimated time	Represents the expected amount of time needed to complete work. Unlike the [Date range] property, which defines the actual calendar period during which the work will occur, [Estimated time] focuses on the effort required, regardless of when the work starts or ends.
Story points	Represents units of measure used in Agile methodologies to estimate the effort or complexity of a task. Story points take into account difficulty, risk, and uncertainty, helping teams evaluate the work required without making specific time estimates.
Color	Allows you to choose a specific color for objects or containers. If such objects or containers are displayed on a calendar grid or a timeline, they will be marked with the selected color.
Git	You can use this property only if your Timebook Workplace is integrated with a Git repository. The [Git] field will then show all the information about Git commits and branches relevant to your Timebook object.
Importance	This property is part of the opportunity evaluation process. [Importance] marks Opportunities that should be prioritized for early implementation. It helps teams focus on the Opportunities that offer the most immediate or significant value. For more information, see Opportunity
Satisfaction	This property is part of the opportunity evaluation process. [Satisfaction] measures how well a Solution meets customers' needs or expectations and reflects the expected level of fulfillment that the outcome can deliver.
Opportunity score	Evaluates an Opportunity's potential by combining its [Importance] and [Satisfaction]. It identifies those that are best to implement soon and likely to meet expectations, ensuring that the most valuable Opportunities take priority.

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