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# Time Offset

> Learn how to use time offset in data analysis, including how to configure time offset, time dimension, and offset value in the settings panel. This page also explains how to apply time offset in columns, spreadsheets, and metrics for comparative analysis.

## Introduction

Time offset is a capability built on rollup field types that displays data from different points in time. Use it to compare data across different periods.

<Note>
  A report with time offset enabled can query up to 10,000 records at a time.
</Note>

## Settings Panel

The Time offset tab in the Data settings panel provides the following options:

Time offset: Turn time offset on or off.

Time dimension: The granularity of the time offset.

Offset value: The offset value varies by time dimension and can be customized.

## Detailed Configuration

Time offset relies on time data. Configure the corresponding time field for each component.

### Column

Add a time field.

Configure the offset field.

In this example, "ID count" is the original field, and "ID count last month" is the field offset to the previous month.

### Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet configuration is similar to that of the **Column**.

### Metrics

Add a time field in the **Title** section, then add reference data with time offset under **Supporting metric**.

For more configuration details about Metrics, see [Basic metrics](/yida/report/vn761o).