create a timestamp in dynamics 365

Question

I am wondering if there is a way to create a shortcut or a button to enter a timestamp in my timeclock notes in dynamics 365 so i can look back on my own notes and keep track of my own progress/edit comments relative to a certain date/time.

right now i am just manually entering date and time and feel like that takes too long

Answer 1

Dynamics 365 automatically timestamps many types of records and activities, but the context only describes built‑in behaviors, not a configurable “insert current date/time” shortcut for arbitrary note text.

Available timestamp-related options from the context:

1. Use activities in the Timeline
   • When adding activities (notes, tasks, emails, phone calls, appointments) in the Timeline, the system automatically timestamps each activity and shows who created it. This gives a chronological history without manually typing the date/time into the text.
   • To use this:
     1. Open the record (for example, an account or other entity).
     2. Go to Summary > Timeline.
     3. Select Add and choose the activity type (for example, a note).
     4. Enter the note text and save; the activity will carry its own timestamp.
2. Rely on system fields / system timestamps (for developers/customizers)
   • In Dynamics 365 Business Central, a table can expose a system timestamp field by adding a BigInteger field with SqlTimestamp = true. This is a system-level timestamp used for concurrency and tracking changes, not a user-triggered button, but it can be surfaced on pages for reference.
   • Example (AL code):

          field(3; "Record Time Stamp"; BigInteger)
          {
              SqlTimestamp = true;
          }
     

   • A developer can also read this timestamp via RecordRef/FieldRef and display it, but this still does not create an “insert current time into note text” button; it only exposes the system timestamp of the record.
3. Time-entry and time-tracking features
   • In Project Operations / Project Service Automation and Field Service, time entries and booking timestamps are created and maintained automatically (for example, when booking status changes) or via dedicated time-entry interfaces. These are structured records with their own timestamps and durations, not inline note shortcuts.

Within the provided information, there is no supported mechanism to add a custom button or keyboard shortcut that inserts the current date/time directly into free‑text “timeclock notes.” The closest supported approaches are:

• Using Timeline activities so each note is automatically timestamped.
• Having a customizer/developer expose system timestamp fields on the relevant records for reference.

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References:

• Use Dynamics 365 for phones and tablets to run Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) apps
• System Fields
• Track time expenditure with time entries
• Booking timestamps and booking journals
• Create time entries
• Log time using the Dynamics 365 Time Entry Mobile App (Preview)