PowerPoint Timer for Exams & Assessments (2026)

Reliable timing for exams, tests, and formal assessments — directly in PowerPoint.

Running exams or assessments using PowerPoint sounds simple, until timing becomes inconsistent, hard to control, or unfair to candidates.

UbiTimer is a professional PowerPoint timer add-in designed for exams, assessments, certifications, and formal testing environments, where accuracy, visibility, and reliability matter.

Why a PowerPoint timer for exams is harder than it looks

Many organisations rely on slide timers, animations, or external stopwatches. These approaches often fail because:

• Slide timers reset when slides change
• Animations run out of sync in Slide Show mode
• External timers aren’t visible to all candidates
• Internet-based tools fail in offline exam rooms
• Timing adjustments mid-exam are disruptive or impossible

In formal assessments, these issues can lead to complaints, unfair timing, or invalid results.

What a proper exam timer needs to do

• Stay synchronised across slides
• Be clearly visible to all candidates
• Work offline, without logins or accounts
• Allow invigilators to pause or adjust timing
• Avoid ads, pop-ups, or distractions
• Work consistently on Windows and macOS

UbiTimer was built specifically around these requirements.

How UbiTimer supports exams & assessments

🔒 Global, slide-independent timing

Run a single timer across the entire presentation, regardless of slide changes. This ensures fair and consistent timing from start to finish.

⏸️ Pause & resume when needed

Pause the timer during interruptions, instructions, or technical issues — then resume without resetting the clock.

📶 Works fully offline

No internet connection required. Ideal for secure exam rooms, training centres, and controlled environments.

👀 Clear, candidate-friendly visibility

Display the timer discreetly in a corner or prominently on screen, depending on your assessment rules.

🖥️ Designed for real PowerPoint usage

Built as a native PowerPoint add-in — no external windows, no unreliable browser overlays.

Suitable for a wide range of assessment scenarios

• Certification and accreditation exams
• Corporate training assessments
• University and higher-education testing (non-EDU licence)
• Professional body examinations
• Internal compliance tests
• Timed presentations and evaluation panels

If your organisation runs timed assessments in PowerPoint, UbiTimer fits naturally into your workflow.

Free vs Pro for exam use

For exams and assessments, Pro is strongly recommended.

Fair timing. Fewer disputes. More confidence.

A visible, reliable timer reduces candidate anxiety, invigilator intervention, disputes over remaining time, and post-exam complaints.

UbiTimer helps you standardise timing across sessions, rooms, and exam runs — without changing how you already use PowerPoint.

Further reading

UbiTimer is built as a native PowerPoint add-in, following Microsoft’s recommended Office Add-ins architecture for reliability and compatibility.

Further reading

UbiTimer is built as a native PowerPoint add-in, following Microsoft’s recommended Office Add-ins architecture for reliability and compatibility.

Learn more about how PowerPoint add-ins work directly from Microsoft: Microsoft Office Add-ins overview

For US-based organisations running formal assessments, ETS provides widely recognised guidance and standards around exam design and fairness: Educational Testing Service (ETS)

UbiTimer runs locally in PowerPoint and does not collect or transmit exam data.