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CueTimer helps performers and presenters manage their time during events and broadcasts. Create a list of timers and use triggers or shortcuts to progress during the show. Display the countdown on a monitor connected through HDMI, NDI or weblink. 

CueTimer for Windows

version 3.0

USER GUIDE PC

• 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10 or 11
• .Net 4.8 or later installed
• v.3.0.0.16 (23. March 2024) – Fixed alignment issues when the timer goes into overtime: the size is automatically adjusted so it keeps the same width. This wasn’t working properly when the timer was displaying mm:ss. – Fixed an issue where the timer list wouldn’t change size when going to fullscreen. – Changed the behavior of the hide feature: When a new timer starts, the timer is still hidden. This is how it also works in the Mac version of CueTimer. In the old version, the start command would always unhide the window. – We changed some internal files to only work in 64 bit, to improve security. This also means that CueTimer now only works with 64-bit versions of Windows. For full version-history, see the changelog .

Downlad version 2.6 for PC

For customers with perpetual CueTImer licence bought before 11. February 2022 Read more

CueTimer for Mac

USER GUIDE MacOS

• CPU: Both Intel and Apple Silicon CPUs are supported natively
• OS-support: 10.14 and beyond (Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave)

v.3.0 (2) (4. march 2024) – ADDED auto updates and update notification – ADDED option to sum hours into the minutes field to display 70:00 instead of 01:10:00 – CHANGED the NDI library to v .5.6 For full version-history, see the changelog .

Downlad version 2.6 for Mac

Buy and Activate

Starting at $45/year

HOW TO ACTIVATE

• To use the software without restrictions you need to activate the applications with a licence. Licences can be bought from the  store.
• We currently offer subscription based licences with yearly payment. 
• To activate the application, copy your licence key-code into the activation-field and push OK. 
• You can use the software as much as you want in trial-mode. The only restriction is that the applications will close after 10 minutes. 

Control your time. Stay on schedule

CueTimer provides the tools to ensure that your event runs on schedule. Get started in just three simple steps:

1. Create the timer-list

Write down your schedule in the app interface, or import spreadsheet data: Cuetimer can open CSV & TSV files, and you can paste directly from Excel and Google Sheets. If you prefer a more dynamic workflow where you set the timings as you go, we support that as well.

2. connect the outputs

CueTimer has multiple options for viewing the timers on any device: if you are connected to an external monitor, just push the “Fullscreen” button. Or send the timer-page to broadcast-devices on your LAN-network through NDI. Remote speakers can stay in sync using our online timer.

3. control the time

The interface is tailored for show-control: Start and stop the timers with ease and edit on the fly. Redundancy and backup is secured with undo/redo and autosave. Companion with Stream Deck gives you extra buttons for the commands, and remote control over the network.

Trusted by leading industry professionals

We ❤️ CueTimer! We use it on our shows to keep everything running in military precision. We particularly enjoy using it in conjunction with Companion to enable us to adjust the timers on the fly, giving us feedback on our adjustments and allowing us to hit essential cue times throughout the day. Whether it’s a live event or a broadcast, you will always see us running CueTimer on our Streamdecks! – Ben Dave, Dot + Diode, Great Britain

I can without exaggeration say that CueTimer has changed my life on show site in many ways.

I really enjoy how much customization is available for the display features like creating a template for repeatable segments. My customers also love the messaging feature. For the cost of a license, laptop and small monitor, it’s definitely a better value proposition over a traditional clock system.

– Craig Trosclair, Corporate Lighting and Audio, USA

We are extremely happy to use CueTimer in our productions. We constantly provide AV production solutions for streams, hybrid events and live events catering to state ministries and high-profile corporate clients, so a flexible stage communication and timing tool like this is invaluable to us in securing the flow of the show.

– Panu Koskinen, ShowTekniikka, Finland

We have installed CueTimer on several Macbook Air and use the tool regularly. The range of functions is very large, the design can be adapted almost as desired and saved as a template. If necessary, the timer can be shared via a link over the Internet, but the software basically works offline, which is a great advantage over other products.

– Simon Anliker, Kilchenmann AG , Switzerland

CueTimer and APS are unbelievable lifesavers when working with corporate AV. It helps speed up my workflows and keeps the events on time. The option to give moderators and event producers a link for timers is a great feature. I’m very happy with the support and customer service. I recommend these tools for anyone who asks about solutions for presentation-switching and timers.

– Truls Skæveland, Eventi AS, Norway

Finding a clock-solution for Lego Masters Norway that was reliable, flexible and easy to work with in a TV setting proved to be a challenge until we came across PresentationTools and their CueTimer software. I would definitely recommend CueTimer as a countdown timer and tool to keep time in a tight program.

– Michael Thunem Berlund, Hilux A/S, Norway

A countdown timer application for physical, virtual & hybrid events

CueTimer can be used for any event that needs precise timings:

Conferences & Seminars

A monitor with a countdown-timer is very useful for someone holding a presentation. With CueTimer it is easy to control this monitor and display the timers for the different speakers that enter the stage. When the time is running out you can make the colours change to notify the speakers.

Streaming & Remote Workflows

CueTimer is well suited for the digital workflow that has evolved during the Covid 19 pandemic. We have added multiple options for viewing the timers that should cover most scenarios: you can feed the video-mixers with HDMI or NDI video, and share a webpage with the timers to remote presenters and crew-members.

Broadcasting & Gameshows

A TV-show needs a production-timer that is reliable, flexible, and easy to use. CueTimer was built to solve this demanding task. To give an example, read more  about how CueTimer was used as a countdown-timer for the season one of Lego Masters Norway.

Multiple Output Options – HDMI, NDI & Online Countdowns

With CueTimer you can send the countdown anywhere:

Push the “Fullscreen” button to place the countdown on the external display. With SDI/Fibre extenders the monitor can be placed far away from the computer.

CueTimer has a native  NDI -output using the latest NDI 5 framework. This lets you share the countdown as graphics over the local LAN-network.

Create a webpage to share the current countdown and the schedule with a list of future timers. The page will scale automatically for all browser-sizes.

Control with Companion

Companion lets you control different devices over the local network and with Streamdeck hardware-boxes. It is free of charge and more info can be found  here.  Our Companion module includes buttons for the most important commands, and it has feedback for the current timer with colors that can be set from CueTimer. With our premade presets found in the Companion menu it is easy to drag and drop the buttons where you need them. The Companion module is built on our open API which can be found here.

Customise the style of the fullscreen timer

The HDMI and NDI-output is completely customizable with colors, placement, fonts, and images. You can have a backgound-image for decoration, your company logo for branding, and to notify the speaker that the time is running out, add a blinking border.

Send messages to the presenters

The confidence-monitor with the timer is one of the few places where you can send messages to the presenter without the audience noticing it. Let them know if their microphone needs to be adjusted, if the next speaker is delayed, or use it for questions from the audience.

If you have a big monitor, place the message on the top of the screen along with the other content. Or if you really want to grab the attention of the speaker, give the message flashy colors and make it fill the whole screen. 

New in version 2.5: Spreadsheet-import

Now you can import a spreadsheet with a schedule or a rundown into CueTimer. And with the Auto-Schedule feature, you just need to know the start-times, and CueTimer will calculate the durations for you.

• Import CSV and TSV files
• Paste spreadsheet-data
• Link timers with start and end times

Control your licences from the user-dashboard

With a subscription-licence  you  can  create an account  on this site where you can monitor your licences, release licences from activated computers, and manage your subscriptions registered to your email-address.

CueTimer Feature Overview

Create a list of timers from our custom spreadsheet

Multiple outptut-options to display the timers on any device:

HDMI fullscreen output. Push the Fullscreen-button do display the timer on the external monitor.

NDI output. Send the timer-window as a native NDI source from CueTimer

Web output. Create a timer-webpage hosted on our server. Here you can also see the schedule with a list of future timers.

Preview windowed-output that is always on top and never reacts to keystrokes. Perfect for Powerpoint.

Use different timer-types: countdown, countup, countdown to time and regular clock.

Add warnings to notify the speaker that the time is running out

Options for what happens when the timer ends: go into overtime, stop the timer, or start the next timer

Change the duration by adding and subtracting minutes or manipulate the speed of the timers.

Customize the countdown-windows with colors, animations and scaling.

Change the style when the timer changes status. For example, when the timer ends, you can make the screen red, and make the countdown blink.

Send messages that is displayed on the timer-outputs. The appearance of the message is fully customisable: place it in the corner, or fill the whole screen.

Native desktop-apps for Mac and Windows that are light on system-resources. Built for demanding live-shows.

Support for multitasking: With native control over the CueTimer-windows, you can display our timers while using other apps.

Undo/Redo & Autosave. We got you covered if you accidentally start the next timer.

Use Stream Deck buttons to control CueTimer through Companion. Then you also get remote-control over the local network.

Support for multiple workflows: The timer-list can be an ordered schedule, or a selection of timer-templates that can be started easily

Import CSV & TSV files with any delimiter

Copy & paste spreadsheet-data into CueTimer

Spreadsheet-import menu where you can sort the columns you want to import

Export the timer-list as a CSV file

Auto-calculate timer-values so that the end of a timer becomes the start of the next. Then you only need the start-times to make a schedule with durations for all the segments.

Start and stop the timers with keyboard-shortcuts or large buttons

OSC messages to and from CueTimer. Trigger other devices when the timer ends, or start and stop timers with OSC commands.

An open API that lets you control CueTimer over the local network through TCP/IP commands. Create your own controller-app, or use the ones already made for you.

CueTimer articles

We have collected a wide collection of articles about CueTimer. Read how keep soundchecks on time in music-festivals, or why we decided to go for an offline desktop-app for live-event timers.

The user-guide is our reference on how to use CueTimer. We have tried to cover all related topics on how to control and configure our countdown-timer app.

Youtube-channel

If you prefer learning by watching instead of reading, then the CueTimer online-tutorial series is for you. Or get tips about how to connect CueTimer to Qlab.

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Free Shareable Countdown Timer for Presentations and Events

A well-planned presentation is bound to be successful. By carefully constructing a timetable and sticking to it, you can ensure that the whole event goes smoothly without any hiccups. This way, no presenter takes more time than they are due to take, so every sub-event and presentation can be engaging and detailed. No more rushing through a presentation because the previous presenter forgot to check the clock.

To keep every presenter on time, you will need a high-quality timer software, and there is no better timer software on the market than Stagetimer. With its tons of features and easy setup, Stagetimer is a great option for any event or presentation. In this brief, we will be telling you all about Stagetimer and how it can be used to enhance your events and presentations to make them more engaging.

Introducing Stagetimer: The Perfect Free Shareable Countdown Timer for Presentations and Events

Stagetimer is a browser-based shareable countdown timer with an emphasis on flexibility in its use. This shareable online timer comes brimming with useful features such as live control, long-term scheduling, and low data usage. With its unique and highly customizable design and looks, you can use Stagetimer for any kind of event or presentation.

Whether the event or presentation you have organized is online or offline, Stagetimer will keep it right on track the whole time. Not only that, but its basic version is completely free.

So you can try it out without having to make any long-term commitments. Additionally, it boasts a pro version with premium features that any content creator or organization can benefit from.

How to Use Stagetimer’s Free Shareable Countdown Timer to Enhance Your Event Experience

Organizing an event can be very stressful since everything needs to work seamlessly to ensure a memorable experience. Stagetimer is designed to provide just that. With this multiple countdown timer app, you can create a detailed timetable of the whole event. Then you can follow the timetable diligently with a timer showing exactly when each sub-project for organizing the event is due to be finished.

As a shareable countdown timer, it can be sent to every performer or presenter attending the event beforehand. This way, every presenter will know when they are going to be up in advance with a countdown telling them how long until their turn.

This helps eliminate confusion during the event and provides more clarity to the staff as well. Additionally, with a detailed timetable at hand, you can better organize an event thanks to improved team cohesion.

The Top Features of Stagetimer’s Free Shareable Countdown Timer and How to Use Them

Stagetimer offers many useful features that make event organization so much easier. These features are:

Shareability

Can you send someone a countdown timer using Stagetimer? The answer is yes, as Stagetimer is a countdown timer that can be shared very easily. You can share it using a unique link or through a QR code as you prefer. This makes it much easier to keep your whole staff and attendants in the loop about the event’s timeline.

Additionally, the easy shareability is not just limited to a physical event or presentation either. You can use this timer for online events as well. Not to mention that you can easily manage each and every connected device’s timer through the controller page.

The sharing links and QR codes can be found on the controller view. After that, you just need to copy and paste the link and send it to whoever you want. The QR code can be scanned directly from your device as well. You can even send the countdown timer through email to the attendants, which is a great plus.

Live Control

Stagetimer allows you to control the timer even as the presentation or event is running. So if you made a mistake or some changes need to be made to the timer due to unexpected events, you can do so in real-time. You can add time or remove time intervals as low as just a second in length from the timer.

You can also live control Stagetimer by using the API . This way, you can create controls for adding or removing a certain amount of time to the timer whenever you want with just a click by using StreamDeck and Companion.

Automatically Start Timers

You can use Stagetimer to schedule timer in advance. You can set the timer to start running at a certain time of your choosing. This way, the timer can be started on an event automatically, even without any supervision. The control page has all the tools you will need to create and customize the countdown timer to your liking.

Simply create a timer and set it to start at a scheduled time. Insert the time you want to start it at and click confirm. Now the timer will start at the appointed time.

Moderation Control Allocation

With Stagetimer, you can also grant moderation powers to staff members so they can create and send messages to the presenter’s screen. This way, multiple people are observing the timer and can make announcements when needed, so there is no room for mistakes.

You can also share notes with the moderators about each part of the event without having to send messages and notes to every connected screen. When generating links for your team, check the Notes box and copy the link. This way, you will get generated links with and without notes in them that you can send to your moderators.

Easy to Customize

Another great feature of Stagetimer is that it can be customized however you want. With a Pro or Premium subscription, you can change the background, font style, colors, and text sizes with just a few clicks. You can also add your own logo to the timer for some easy marketing during the event or presentation.

Examples of How to Use Stagetimer at Your Next Presentation or Event

There are many methods you can use to incorporate Stagetimer at your next presentation or event. You can use Stagetimer to time the presenters and performers. The timer can be shown to the presenters so they can better pace themselves according to the remaining time. Additionally, you can use Stagetimer to set deadlines for things that need to be done during the organization phase of an event.

You can also easily share the countdown timer among staff located in different areas around the world if large-scale coordination is needed to organize the event or presentation. Since Stagetimer automatically adjusts the timers for different time zones, everyone with the timer will be able to better coordinate their actions no matter where they are. Lastly, you can use Stagetimer to sync up different cues and speakers around the venue during an event by sharing it among your staff.

Why Stagetimer is the Best Free Shareable Countdown Timer for Presentations and Events

You may wonder what exactly makes Stagetimer the best countdown timer on the market. To answer this question, here are some of the unique features Stagetimer offers that sets it apart from other timers:

API Capatibility

Stagetimer offers API compatibility. So you can control it remotely using scripts or tools. For instance, you can control your countdown timer using vMix or Companion of Steam Deck. You can even use macros to control the timer, thanks to this feature. This makes it so much easier to integrate your timer into your current systems and remotely control it from anywhere.

Low Resource Requirements

Stagetimer runs in the browser. So it has super low resource requirements. It will even run on a raspberry pi without a hitch. You don’t need any expensive equipment when setting up your timers for an event or a presentation. Not only does this save you money, but it also saves time and effort during event organization.

And if you are in a location with restricted access to internet, you can also use the offline version of Stagetimer that runs locally on your device or network.

Low Data Usage

Stagetimer also boasts extremely low data usage. This also saves you money as you don’t have to get expensive data plans for running the timer. Stagetimer can recover from connection loss very quickly as well. So if the internet strength is weak or it goes out entirely, the timer will bounce back up as soon as it is back online. Stagetimer can run locally as well with the offline version. One less thing to worry about!

Stagetimer prides itself on creating a countdown timer without ads, even on its free version. There won’t be ad banners ruining the look of your screen all the time. Nor will the timer be interrupted by an ad pop-up. Without any ads interrupting the presenters, they can focus on the task at hand and give their presentations passionately.

Try Stagetimer for Free

Stagetimer is a very easy-to-use timer software. Its low system requirements and wide compatibility make it a highly useful tool for large-scale and small-scale events and presentations. You can use Stagetimer to increase the collaboration in your team and organize the perfect event.

Its high customizability also lets you personalize the timer however you like. This is without mentioning other useful features such as agenda sharing, wrap-up time chimes and actions, event rundown, and more. All of these features combined make Stagetimer the best countdown timer out there. Create a room for free to try all basic features.

What is Timer.live?

Timer.live is an online countdown timer which will count for every second and notify you after the end of your preset timing. It is designed as a big timer for your activity.

How to Set the Timer Online?

You can click the edit button or click on the timer itself (any number), then you will enter edit mode. Set the timing you want to countdown for. Click any other place after done setting. *Each of the hours, minutes and seconds fields has max values of 23, 59, and 59 respectively.

How to Control Timer.live?

It is easy to control the countdown timer. There are only two buttons which are “Start” and “Reset”. The “Start” will also give the “Pause” and “Resume” features once the timer is started. To reset everything, just click the “Reset” button.

Missed out the notification?

No worry. The timer will also show how much time you have missed out after the timer has been achieved.

What other features?

The timer countdown also comes with other features: completion time display, full screen mode, dark mode and also the progress bar which will be showing the progress of time left. We will continue to improve the Timer.live along the time. Be sure to come back to check our latest features.

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Countdown Timer Online offers customizable web-based timers for all your needs. Set up countdowns for presentations, exams, holidays, and more with ease.

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Create an on-screen timer

You can add an animated on-screen timer or progress bar to make your presentation more interesting. For example, you might want to include a timed quiz at the end of a training with a countdown display. You can use the animation features in PowerPoint to create many different kinds of timers.

If you’re looking for a timer to track how long you’ve been speaking to stay within your allotted time limits, see Start the presentation and see your notes in Presenter view .

Tip:  You can also find other types of timers, such as stopwatch timers, at the Office Store or use free slide templates to count down  one minute , five minutes , and ten minutes for your audience.

Create a countdown timer

This timer uses a simple but dramatic animation sequence. It shows a countdown in one-second intervals from 5 to 1.

Begin by creating five text boxes with numbers 5 through 1. We will animate these to disappear one at a time, in one-second intervals.

Tip:  Create the boxes in order from highest to lowest so it’s easier to animate them in order.

To create text boxes, on the Insert tab, in Text group, click Text box , and draw the text box on your slide. Then add the number. You can copy and paste to duplicate and then edit the new boxes.

Click inside the text rectangle with the number.

On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Add Animation , and go down to Exit . Here, you can select the animation you want, for example Disappear .

Select the rest of the rectangles 4, 3, 2, 1 in order, and apply the same exit animation, Disappear , to each, one at a time.

Click Animations > Animation Pane to show the Animation Pane . The numbering of the rectangles can be a little confusing because PowerPoint is accounting for other objects on the slide. Look at the number to the right, which shows the text in the rectangle.

You want only the first rectangle with the number 5 to start on a click, and you want it to stay on screen for one second before it disappears. You want the other boxes to then each wait one second before disappearing automatically, one by one.

Select Rectangle 5 , and in the Animations > Timing group, leave the settings Start: On Click and Duration: .01 , but set Delay to 01.00 , one second.

Now, in the Animation Pane , select the rest of the rectangles one at a time, from 4 to 1. Again, in the Timing group, set the timing details to: Start: After Previous , Duration: Auto , and Delay: 01:00 .

When you’re done, try it out by going to Slideshow Mode and playing From Current Slide . Click to begin the countdown!

You can preview your animation effects any time. On the Animations tab, in the Preview group, click Preview .

After the countdown, you might want to add an animation, such as a text box that reads Finished! To do this, insert the text box, select it, go to Animations > Advanced Animation > Entrance > Appear . Then, in the Timing group, set Start to After Previous , set Duration to Auto , and set Delay to 00.00 . Notice that this text box also appears in the Animation Pane .

Note:  You can just as easily animate shapes to appear or disappear using the different entrance and exit animations in PowerPoint. You can use any interval, but it’s a good idea to set the same delay for each object in the sequence.

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How to create a progress bar timer

Another effective way to add a countdown timer is to emulate the appearance of a progress bar.

On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Shapes , and select a rectangle.

On the slide, click where you want the progress bar, and draw a rectangle with its edge against the left border of the slide.

You can color the bar as you like. Right-click the bar and select Format Shape > Shape Options > Fill > Solid fill .

On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, select Fly In .

Click Effect  Options and  select From Left .

In the Timing group, set the Duration to the number of seconds you want the progress bar to run, for example, 30 seconds. For Start , select On Click .

Here’s what your settings should look like:

When you’re done, try it out by going to Slideshow Mode and playing From Current Slide . Click to begin the timer. The progress bar should appear to grow from the left side of the screen for 30 seconds and then stop.

Animate text or objects

Add, change, or remove transitions between slides

Set the timing and speed of a transition

Animate pictures, clip art, text, and other objects

Rehearse timings for a slide show

Use slide masters to customize a presentation

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This page is a presentation timer that counts down once you click 'Start'. It will help you time your presentation and allows you to manage your time better. You can pause and resume this timer anytime by clicking the 'Pause' or 'Resume' buttons. When the timer is up, it will blink and sound an alarm.

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How to Add a Timer to PowerPoint (We Tried All & Here Are the Best 4)

Paige Puntillo

How to add a timer to PowerPoint? The PowerPoint tool we’ve all come to rely on lacks a fundamental feature – a built-in timer. And we understand the struggle as we tried searching for ways to insert timers to PowerPoint, we were met with a scattered mix of incomplete solutions and unsatisfactory advice.

We get it. We understand the struggle, the frustration, and the need for a dependable timer solution. We’ve been down that road ourselves, and that is why this article is here – not just to highlight the problem, but to offer a solution.

Trust us, we have tried all the different methods to add a timer to PowerPoint, and we have decided to put an end to this enigma by sharing with you the best 4 ways to add a timer to PowerPoint, with and without add-ins. Let us not waste any more time and jump right in!

How to Add a Timer to PowerPoint (With Add-In)

Method #1 with classpoint add-in.

The first and most obvious method is through adding timer add-ins to PowerPoint. We have tried many of them including Breaktime and EasyTimer , but these add-in timers either have limited customisability or are unable to run simultaneously while you navigate between slides. We recommend you to try this add-in called ClassPoint , which not only includes a timer feature for PowerPoint but also offers a wide array of additional features to help you elevate and transform your presentations , turn it into an interactive experience , or gamify your slides .

Let us show you how to add ClassPoint Timer to PowerPoint in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: Download ClassPoint

Download ClassPoint and sign up for an account at www.classpoint.io. You will gain access to a wide range of new functionalities and tools in PowerPoint, including PowerPoint Timer and Stopwatch. You can access the PowerPoint Timer and Stopwatch at the ClassPoint toolbar at the bottom of your screen during slide show mode.

Step 2: Run the Timer

Yes, running a PowerPoint timer has never been easier. It is just one click away! To start the Timer, click on then Timer icon right next to Embedded Browser in the ClassPoint toolbar during slide show mode.

ClassPoint timer has 2 modes – timer and stopwatch, providing full flexibility to adapt to different presentation needs.

3. Customise the Settings

You can easily adjust the timer in increments of 30, 10, or single seconds. Additionally, you can manually input a precise time using the minute and second frames or adjust the quick (+) or (-) buttons.

You can also maximise or minimise ClassPoint timer for optimal visibility, as well as adjusting the various alarm tunes to capture attention.

Here is a detailed tutorial on how to insert ClassPoint Timer to PowerPoint:

How to Add a Timer to PowerPoint (Without Add-Ins)

We know you are eagerly anticipating various methods to add a PowerPoint timer without the need for any add-ins. Because the simpler the better, right? Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that these methods, while add-in-free, often demand more hands-on effort with the use of PowerPoint animations. So if you are not a great fan of PowerPoint animations, we recommend you to stick with ClassPoint Timer above.

However, if you are someone who prefer customization and crave innovative solutions, get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into these manual yet creatively empowering techniques to add a Timer in PowerPoint!

Method #2 Disappearing Countdown Timer

Step 1: Create the Shapes and Numbers

Start by creating five squares and text boxes containing the numbers 5 through 1. These will be animated to vanish sequentially, with one-second intervals between each disappearance. You can duplicate the shapes and text boxes easily with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + D.

Alternatively, you can add Smart Art to create a disappearing countdown timer .

Step 2: Group the Shapes and Numbers

Group the individual squares and numbers.

Step 3: Add Animations

On the Animations tab, go to Exit Animations and select Disappear.

Step 4: Repeat

Repeat Step #3 for the remaining rectangles containing the numbers 4, 3, 2, and 1. To ensure you don’t lose track of which item to animate, go to “Selection Pane” and name the shape groups into identifiable terms. 

Step 5: Animation Pane and Settings

Go to Animation Pane and adjust the setting. Set the number 5 group to “Start on Click” and set the duration and delay to 1 second.

Step 6: Repeat

Repeat Step #5 for all other rectangles, progressing from 4 to 1. Configure the timing to: Start: After Previous, Duration: Auto, and Delay: 01:00.

Step 7: Add Sound (Optional)

You can also choose to add sound to the animation to better capture your audience’s attention.

There you have it – a disappearing countdown timer!

Method #3: Clock Countdown Timer

The countdown clock timer method also leverages PowerPoint animations, specifically employing a distinct animation known as “Spin.”

Step 1: Create the Clock Base

First, you need to create a clock base by adding a circle, as well as an arrow to represent the clock hand. Group the clock base elements.

Step 2: Add Numbers/Time

Add numbers to the outer rim of the clock. Depending on your desired clock functionality, you can include numbers at intervals of 1, 5, 15, or 60. In our scenario, we intend for the clock to operate as a 1-minute countdown timer, thus we integrated numbers as seconds at 15-second intervals.

Next, add animations to the clock. On the Animations tab, go to Animations and select Spin.

Step 4: Customise the Animation Settings

Configure the effect options to: 360 degree full spin clockwise, and the timing options to: start: on click, duration: 60 seconds (or your desired countdown period).

That’s it. You can test it out by going to slide show mode!

Method #4: Bar Countdown Timer

The final method without using any add-ins is a bar countdown timer, which works very similar to the disappearing timer. We would be using the PowerPoint animation “fly out” in this case.

Step 1: Create 2 Rectangles

Create two rectangles that span the width of the PowerPoint slide.

Step 2: Stack the Rectangles

Stack the 2 rectangles on top of one another. The bottom rectangle will function as the base and the top rectangle will be the animating bar. Make sure to use distinct colours for both rectangles as well so they can be told apart from one another.

Select the top rectangle and add animations to it. On the Animations tab, go to Exit Animations and select Fly Out.

Configure the effect options to: properties: to left, and the timing options to: start: on click, duration: 60 seconds (or your desired countdown period).

Congratulations! You have successfully mastered the 4 best ways to add a Timer to your PowerPoint! These PowerPoint timer techniques will undoubtedly enhance your presentations, making them more engaging, organized, and seamlessly timed for a truly impressive impact.

Ways to Use A PowerPoint Timer

• Business Professionals
• Pitch Presentations: Ensure concise business pitches, emphasizing key points within a limited timeframe.
• Training Workshops: Break down business training sessions into time-bound segments, keeping professionals engaged and facilitating better knowledge retention.
• Paced Lessons: Set timers for presentations and teaching to ensure all materials and learning objectives are covered.
• Class Transitions: Timers are effective ways to signal transitions between different segments of a lesson, or between different subjects.
• Idea Generation: Use timers for rapid idea generation exercises, encouraging creative ideas and concepts to surface.
• Artistic Presentations: Coordinate visual transitions with timers for effective artistic presentations that blend images, text, and music seamlessly.
• Timed exercises: Set timers for exercises and test practices to foster a sense of accountability and time management.
• Study Breaks: Use timers to for short breaks during study sessions, to help maintain focus and prevent burnout
• Public Speakers
• Keynote Addresses: Time keynotes perfectly by setting up timers, delivering impactful messages within allocated time slots.
• Storytelling: Enhance storytelling by synchronizing timer transitions with narrative peaks, adding a layer of dramatic effect.
• Remote Teams
• Virtual Meetings: Use timers for agenda segments during virtual meetings, ensuring focused and concise meetings.
• Icebreaker Activities: Set timers for remote team icebreakers to create time-bound bonding experiences when physically apart. 

In the realm of presentations, time isn’t just a measurement; it’s a storyteller, a catalyst, and a guiding force that can elevate your delivery from good to unforgettable. Navigating the absence of a native PowerPoint timer and the uncertainty of finding reliable solutions can be a daunting journey. However, armed with the knowledge of the best four timer methods we have shared with you explored, you are now empowered to create well-timed and engaging presentations with finesse!

As you embrace these techniques—each click, animation, and countdown—you are not just crafting slides; you’re curating an experience. Now it is your moment to shine – use the above tutorials or the following template to let your next presentation be a testament to your mastery of time, leaving your audience in awe and ensuring your message resonates long after the final slide.

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How to add a Countdown Timer in PowerPoint

09.09.21   •  #powerpoint #tips.

Countdowns in PowerPoint presentations can help to make your presentation more dynamic. In this blog post you will find instructions on how to quickly and easily add your own digital timer to PowerPoint. However, if you prefer predefined designs, we have prepared different templates for you to download.

4 possible use-cases for countdown timers

Breaks are essential in presentations to allow the audience to process the information they got. When the audience is tuning out, it is often not due to the presenter, but to an overload of information. In this case, a pause is an effective way to digest the information and rebuild the attendees' attention. In order not to forget about breaks, it is advisable to include slides with a break countdown in your presentation. The countdown ensures that all your listeners will return from the break on time.

2. Exercises

When giving presentations, you should involve your audience in your talk. An interactive presentation with exercises motivates your participants and makes them to active listeners. To avoid exceeding your time schedule, you can use a timer in your presentation. This way, your audience also keeps track of how much time is left for the exercise.

3. Brainstorm sessions

If ideas should be collected during a presentation, it is suitable to brainstorm with your audience. Especially here it's important to set the time limit for brainstorming beforehand. While your participants are brainstorming ideas, you can use a PowerPoint countdown to show the remaining time.

4. Live polls

To learn more about your audience, you can start a presentation with a poll, for example. With SlideLizard it is possible to conduct polls and surveys during presentations. Even while the poll is running, you can see a live evaluation of the results in the speaker view. Meanwhile your audience is able to see a countdown to know how long the poll is already running. You can find more about the survey function of SlideLizard here .

Create your own countdown timer

Creating countdowns in PowerPoint works quite easily. With this simple bar timer, you can show your audience exactly how much time is left of the break. Follow these 4 steps to add a countdown to PowerPoint presentations.

1. Creating a shape

To create a timer, we first need a shape. Click on that slide where you want to insert your countdown and choose > Shape > Rectangle in the Insert tab.

2. Selecting an animation

To bring movement into the presentation now, click on the shape and switch to the "Animations" tab. For a countdown, we need the "Flying out" output effect.

To make the bar disappear like a timer, click on "Effect options" and select "To Left". This way you can determine in which direction your bar timer decreases.

3. Customize the duration

On the far right of the Animation tab, you can specify the desired duration of the countdown. It's specified in seconds and the highest value is 59.00 seconds.

However, if you want a timer that lasts longer than a minute, there is another option. In the "Advanced Animation" tab, select Animation Area and double-click on the timeline.

An additional window opens in which the duration of the countdown can be increased to 10:00 minutes, for example.

4. Customize the design

Finally, you can customize the design of the timer as you wish and change colors or backgrounds. The best place to look for license-free backgrounds for your slides can be found in our blog post „Best Sources of free Images to use in PowerPoint Presentations“ .

PowerPoint Countdown template to download

There are many offers for pre-made countdowns online, but we have created a free template with different timers for you to use.

Tip: If you want to change the color of the countdown from our template, just press CTLR + A to select all shapes and then change either the font color or the shape color of the countdown.

3 PowerPoint Add-ins for Countdowns and Timers

Another possibility for a countdown would be to install so-called add-ins. Add-ins are special functions you can add to your standard PowerPoint toolbar. We have tested various PowerPoint add-ins and summarized their advantages and disadvantages for you. Now we present to you the 3 best countdown add-ins.

What are PowerPoint Add-ins?

Add-ins are special functions that you can add to your standard PowerPoint toolbar. Add-ins are not included in a software package by default and can be added to the software by the user afterwards.

How to insert a timer in PowerPoint?

You can create a timer in PowerPoint either using animations or insert pre-made countdowns using add-ins. We explained how to create a 10-minute timer yourself step by step in this blog post .

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Create a custom countdown timer, get a ready-made timer using an add-in.

There's no built-in timer in PowerPoint, but you can create your own using a mix of objects and animations. There's also a neat add-in you can use if you need a quick solution. Let's take a look.

You can create a custom countdown timer in PowerPoint by adding to on-screen shapes an exit animation with a set time to complete the animation. You can use one shape if you want, but if you use multiple shapes for the timer, you'll need to set each animation to begin in order once the last animation is finished. Note that the longest duration you can set for a single animation is 59 seconds.

First, open the PowerPoint presentation you'd like to add the timer to, and then insert the shapes of your choice (Insert > Shape). You can insert as many or as few shapes as necessary. In this example, we'll insert five rectangles with rounded edges.

Once you've got the shapes set, add a number to them by double-clicking the shape and typing the number. The numbers can represent minutes or seconds. If you want the duration of the timer to be 5 minutes, then you can add 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 in the boxes and set each animation duration to 59 seconds.

Next, add an exit animation to each shape. You'll need to add the animation in the order you want each animation to disappear. To add an animation, click the shape to select it, go to the "Navigations" tab, and then choose an exit animation. Exit animations are red.

After you select the animation, set the duration of the animation in the Timing group. As mentioned earlier, the max duration you can set is 59 seconds.

After you set the first animation, select the next shape, give it an animation, and then set the duration. However, for this one, you'll also need to adjust when the animation starts. For a seamless countdown, you'll want to select "After Previous." This means the animation will start when the previous animation is finished.

Continue this until all of the shapes have been assigned an exit animation and duration.

To insert a countdown timer using an add-in , open the PowerPoint presentation , navigate to the "Insert" tab, and then click "Get Add-ins" ("Store" on Mac).

The Office Add-ins window will appear. There are multiple countdown timer add-ins you can choose from, but we'll be using "Breaktime" in this example. Search for "Breaktime" and then click the red "Add" button to the right.

When you add the add-in, the timer will appear on the current slide of your presentation.  If you want to add the timer to a different slide, navigate to the slide and then click Insert > My Add-ins > Breaktime.

You can set the timer in minutes and seconds, start and stop the timer, and reset it back to the input time. You can even give your timer a background by choosing one from the "Type" option.

That's all there is to it. Timers serve an important purpose, but depending on what you're hoping to accomplish, you may also want to consider adding a progress bar or even a clock to your presentation.

Related: How to Create a Progress Bar in Microsoft PowerPoint

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With PP Timer you can let your audience know how much time there is left. Give your students a 10 minute task or start a 5 minute brainstorm with a management team. PP Timer works directly in your PowerPoint presentation!

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