Compatible with Windows, MAC OS 10.10 Yosemite and above. Program doesn´t work with Keynote. *Files were compressed to reduce filesize. Unzip by right click / Extract all.
You can insert a timer in PowerPoint in several ways. In this article, we’ll review the steps to create 3 types of timers in PowerPoint using shapes and animations. In order to create timers in PowerPoint, insert one or more objects and apply animation to the objects using the Animations tab in the Ribbon. Although you can create countdown timers using images, it’s more common to draw. Imagine you starting your PowerPoint presentation with a countdown that would be spectacular. Creating a countdown is an effective way to display a countdown timer for the beginning of a speaking.
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Slideshow Timer is best used with PowerPoint and similar presentation software. The timer is constantly displayed and will float on top of any other app. It´s easy to use, you can resize it, move it around …
STEP 1: Download the timer and install
For Windows CLICK HERE and MAC (10.10 Yosimite and above) CLICK HERE. Once you download the ZIP file, unzip and double click the icon to install.
STEP 2: Run the timer
A popup window will appear. You can close it after 5 seconds and enter the main timer window. Free version has a 20 minute time limit. For more time and upgraded features please check PRO version.
STEP 3: Set the time
Click settings icon on the left corner and click “Set the time”. Set the time by clicking plus and minus buttons. Once you are done click “Confirm” and return to main timer screen.
STEP 4: Start the timer
Click the green “Play” button to begin. Hover over the app window to reveal the “Stop” and “Pause” buttons.
*Note: You can even run multiple timers at once, side by side.
STEP 5: Timeout screen
A red timeout screen will signal that time limit was reached. Return to main timer screen by pressing “CLICK TO RESET”.
EXTRA: Light and dark theme
There are two basic design themes: light and dark. For more color options, number styles and upgraded features please check PRO version.
Compatible with Windows, MAC OS 10.10 Yosemite and above. Program doesn´t work with Keynote. *Files were compressed to reduce filesize. Unzip by right click / Extract all.
| Free version | PRO version |
| 20 minute time limit | Up to 24 hours |
| Run multiple instances of timer at once (PC only) | Run multiple instances of timer at once (PC only) |
| White or Dark theme | White or Dark theme + 12 custom colors |
| 1 number style | 20 number styles |
| No sounds | Timeout + notification sounds + visual signal |
| Countdown only | Count up or countdown |
| / | Stopwatch function |
| / | Autorestart |
| / | Can show exceeded time after timeout |
| / | Can edit time on the fly |
| / | Can add custom text above the timer |
| / | Can change Time´s up text |
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Countdown Timer For Powerpoint
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