Ubi PowerPoint Timer Support

Ubi Timer is compatible with office 2013 going forward and Internet Explorer 9 onwards.

💡 Looking for quick answers? Visit our FAQ page.

UbiTimer Support & How-To Guides

Step-by-step help installing, using, and troubleshooting the UbiTimer PowerPoint add-in — for teachers, presenters, and IT admins.

AppSource Verified 🧑‍🏫 Classroom friendly 💻 Windows & Mac

Quick Start

Install from Microsoft AppSource, add a timer to your slide, and present with a visible countdown.

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🚀 Getting Started

Follow these quick steps to install and open UbiTimer in PowerPoint.

  1. Open PowerPoint → Insert ▸ My Add-ins ▸ Get Add-ins.
  2. Search for UbiTimer and click Add.
  3. Find the UbiTimer icon under the Home or Insert tab.
  4. Click it to open the task pane on the right.
💡 Tip: If your school uses an internal catalog, your IT admin can deploy UbiTimer via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center (see deployment below).

⏱️ Using the Timer

🎯 Choose Your Mode

  • Count Down — set a duration and watch time tick down.
  • Count Up — track elapsed time for open-ended sessions.

▶️ Start the Timer

  • Press Start on Current Slide to begin timing.
  • Use Pause, Resume, or Reset as needed.
  • Auto-Start on this Slide to begin automatically in Slide Show.

🎨 Customize the Look

  • Text color and background style
  • Font size (for classroom visibility)
  • Display type: Digital or Radial Ring

🌀 Radial Countdown

Switch to the Radial Timer for a circular, visual countdown — ideal for students to see time at a glance.

♻️ Reset All Timers

Clear all timers across your deck — perfect between classes or runs.

⚡ Advanced Features

  • 🌐 Global Timer (Pro) — one timer that stays synchronized across slides.
  • 💾 Timer Persistence — save timer states and restore them later (Pro).
  • 🔊 Sound Alerts — optional chimes when time expires (coming soon).
  • 🎓 EDU Mode — free for verified teachers; branding removal and extras.
  • 🔒 License Validation — Pro keys validated via api.ubitimer.com.

🧩 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Timer doesn’t start in Slide Show: Click inside the task pane first to focus it.
  • Auto-Start not working: Ensure the checkbox is enabled on that slide and saved.
  • Timer stops when changing slides: Use Global Timer (Pro) to keep timing across transitions.
  • UbiTimer not appearing under My Add-ins: Restart PowerPoint or reinstall from the Office Store.
  • Mac users: Use Office 365 version 16.80+ for full task pane support.

Performance Tips

  • Close heavy animations or other add-ins during long countdowns.
  • For clean transitions, save after applying per-slide timers.

🏫 Admin & School Deployment

IT administrators can deploy UbiTimer across Microsoft 365 tenants:

  1. Sign into Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
  2. Go to Settings ▸ Integrated Apps ▸ Upload Manifest.
  3. Upload the UbiTimer XML manifest or select from AppSource.
  4. Assign to users or groups (e.g., all teachers).
  5. Click Deploy and confirm.
🧭 Tip: For offline schools, use a shared catalog — see shared catalog setup guide.

📸 Screenshots

UbiTimer radial timer on a PowerPoint slide (light UI)
Radial timer on slide
UbiTimer task pane with countdown settings (light UI)
Task pane controls
Presenting with a global timer in Slide Show (dark UI)
Global timer in Slide Show

🎥 Tutorial Videos

Getting Started — Add a timer in seconds

Getting Started

Install UbiTimer and add a timer to your slide in seconds.

Set slide timings easily with UbiTimer

Setting Duration & Start

Set time limits and start the timer smoothly while presenting.

Apply timer styles to all slides

Apply Styles to All Slides

Keep your timer consistent across your whole deck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the timer keep running when I change slides?

Yes — the global timer stays visible and continues while you present in Slide Show mode.

Does UbiTimer work on Mac and Office LTSC 2025?

Yes. UbiTimer supports Microsoft 365 and Office LTSC 2025 on both Windows and Mac.

Can I set different times on different slides?

Yes. Use per-slide mode to assign unique durations to different sections.

Do I need to keep the task pane open?

Yes — keep the UbiTimer pane open while presenting to maintain timing.

📩 Contact Support

If you can't find your answer above, please email support@ubitimer.com or use our contact form.

🕓 Response time: Within 24 hours (Mon–Fri). EDU requests are prioritised.

Last updated: October 2025 (v2.2)