Feature Request – Time Format (Hours and Minutes) in Spreadsheets Workiva

I am experiencing an issue with time formatting in spreadsheet cells within the platform. Currently, Workiva interprets decimal numbers in base 10, which affects calculations involving hours and minutes.

Identified Issue:

When I enter values like 3:35 (representing 3 hours and 35 minutes) and 3:30 (3 hours and 30 minutes), the system treats them as decimal numbers (3.35 and 3.30) instead of a base 60 time format (hours and minutes).
This causes errors when summing time periods, as Workiva does not correctly convert minutes when they exceed 60.

Suggested Solution:

It would be extremely helpful to include a time (hours and minutes) cell formatting option within the "Value Formatting" section, allowing users to configure cells to correctly interpret values in the hh:mm format.

I have attached a screenshot illustrating the issue. This enhancement would help eliminate the need for manual formulas to convert decimal values into real-time durations.

Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to your response regarding the feasibility of this suggestion.

Fernando Santoro

February 12, 2025 21:42

It would be very helpful to be able to work with the hour format in Workiva.

Tatiana Nunes

February 12, 2025 22:33

Having the ability to work with the hour format in Workiva would be extremely useful.

Mike Davis

February 12, 2025 22:42

Thanks for sharing this suggestion Thiago, and for chiming in as well Fernando and Tatti! Will get this over to development and share your insights with the team. Much appreciated.