Use the timer

 

The Timer feature lets you set a countdown timer for the length of your presentation, brainstorming session, or meeting. The clock lets you see the amount of time left in a subtle way without asking anyone else in the group for reminders or distracting from the presentation, and gives a visual cue when the time is up. You can move the timer display to a convenient location on the screen.

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Start the timer

  1. On the View tab, in the Presentation pull down, click Timer.

  2. The Timer appears on the bottom status bar.

  3. To set the countdown time, click the menu arrow, and select a time, or use the arrows to increase or decrease the time. Click the timer to start it. Read Hint

Pause the timer

Timer options

To set the timer options, click the Timer menu arrow , and then click Options.

Audio Alarm - Select this option to get an audio alarm when the timer is up. 

Show Seconds - Turn off this option if you do not wish to see the seconds passing.

Hide above 5:00 - This option will hide the timer until  five minutes remain. You can re-display the timer at any time by clicking the Timer button on the ribbon.

Don't go below 0:00 - If this option is checked, the timer flashes when it reaches 0:00. If unchecked, the timer flashes when time is up but continues the countdown with negative numbers to indicate the elapsed time past 0.

Reset - Stops the timer and resets it to 00:00:00.  Use the incremental scroll buttons on the timer or use the Timer menu to set a new time.

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