Add a countdown timer to a Presentation slide

Short summary

Add a live countdown timer to a stretched Presentation slide using a target date and time.

When to use this feature

Use a countdown timer when a Presentation slide needs to show time remaining until a deadline, event, or offer end time.

Step-by-step instructions

1. In the Business Portal, open Workspaces and select the Proposal you want to edit.
2. Open "Presentation".
3. Select the stretched slide you want to edit.
4. In "Element", select "Countdown timer". The title, date, and time fields appear.

!Screenshot: Select countdown timer

1. Optional: click "Click to add title" and enter a title.
2. Set the target "Date" and "Time".
3. The timezone defaults to your computer timezone. To change it, use {{missing_data}}.
4. Click "View slide" to preview the countdown.

Notes & limitations

• "Countdown timer" is available for stretched slides.
• "Date" and "Time" are required.
• The title is optional and appears above the countdown.
• The countdown is centered on the slide.
• The countdown shows days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
• Countdown units with a zero value are hidden. For example, if less than 24 hours remain, days are not shown.
• Countdown numbers always use Founders Grotesk X-Condensed.

Troubleshooting

Q: I do not see "Countdown timer" in "Element".

A: Select a stretched slide first. The timer is available for stretched slides.

Q: Why are days not showing in the countdown?

A: Units with a zero value are hidden. If less than 24 hours remain, days are not shown.

Q: Can I add text above the timer?

A: Yes. Click "Click to add title" and enter a title.

Q: The countdown time looks incorrect.

A: Check the "Date", "Time", and timezone. The timezone defaults to your computer timezone.