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Watch step-by-step UbiTimer tutorials for PowerPoint countdown timers, auto-start, Global Timer, Timer Groups, appearance, Presenter Companion, presentation checks and troubleshooting. Search below to find the exact guide you need.
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Short, focused answers to common UbiTimer setup and presentation questions.
Fix PowerPoint Timer Auto-Start Not Working
Fix a timer that does not start when the slide appears. Choose Tagged Slides, place the timer, tick auto-start and click Apply.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Auto-Start a Global Timer in PowerPoint
Start one continuous countdown automatically from the first slide using First Slide Only and the shared timer setting.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Set Different Timer Durations on PowerPoint Slides
Set independent countdown durations on different slides and keep their saved times when starting each timer.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Customise PowerPoint Timer Colours, Size and Appearance
Change timer background and text colours, the final ten-second fill and Compact, Standard or Large size.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Apply the Same Timer Appearance Across PowerPoint Slides
Apply consistent colours and timer styling across your presentation using the Appearance tab and All Timers, Per-Slide or Global scope.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Use Presentation Timing Health Check
Scan your PowerPoint presentation for potential timing configuration issues and review the findings before presenting.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Adjust a Running PowerPoint Countdown Timer
Add or subtract minutes from an active countdown and learn how overtime affects the timer after zero.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Connect Presenter Companion Using a Session ID
Copy your Presenter Companion Session ID, connect the companion and check the live countdown.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Count Down to a Specific Time in PowerPoint
Set a target clock time and run a countdown towards it across your PowerPoint slides.
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New to UbiTimer? Start with the basic countdown timer tutorial, then learn how to activate your licence and compare the available plans.
How to Add a Countdown Timer in PowerPoint
Create a countdown timer, choose the duration, position it on your slide and present with a visible countdown.
Watch on YouTube ↗Simple vs Advanced Mode in UbiTimer
Learn when to use Simple mode for quick classroom countdowns and when to switch to Advanced mode for more control.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Activate Your UbiTimer Licence
Enter your licence email, validate your purchase and unlock your paid UbiTimer features.
Watch on YouTube ↗Free vs Pro vs Presenter Plus
Understand the difference between Classroom Free, Pro Lifetime, Presenter Plus and multi-user licences.
Watch on YouTube ↗Core timer features
Learn the main UbiTimer tools used by teachers, trainers, presenters and workshop leaders, including presenter workflows, global timers and Timer Groups.
How to Use Presenter-Only Timer
Show the timer to yourself while keeping it hidden from your audience.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Use UbiTimer Presenter Companion
Use the UbiTimer Presenter Companion Windows app with Open Floating Timer to see a private countdown while presenting PowerPoint.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Use Global Timer Mode
Run one shared timer across the whole presentation instead of restarting on each slide.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Use Timer Groups
Create multiple timers for different activities, lesson sections, workshops or structured presentations.
Watch on YouTube ↗Timer Groups help
Use these short support videos to clear Timer Groups, fix overlap warnings and rebuild your slide-range timer setup cleanly.
How to Clear Timer Groups
Clear saved Timer Group settings so you can start again, fix setup problems or rebuild your slide ranges cleanly.
Watch on YouTube ↗Fix Timer Group Overlap Warnings
Learn why UbiTimer shows an overlap warning and how to adjust slide ranges so each Timer Group has its own slides.
Watch on YouTube ↗Auto-start tutorials
Use these videos to understand slide auto-start, first-slide auto-start, tagged-slide auto-start and the difference between Apply and Start timer.
How to Use Auto-Start Timers
Set a timer to start automatically during your slideshow and understand when to use Apply.
Watch on YouTube ↗First Slide vs Tagged Slide Auto-Start
Learn when to use First slide mode, when to use Tagged slides, and why the correct mode must be selected.
Watch on YouTube ↗Presenter Plus
Presenter Plus helps you practise, review your pacing and understand where your presentation time goes.
How to Use Practice Mode and Analytics
Rehearse your presentation, track pacing and review timing after practice.
Watch on YouTube ↗Which UbiTimer Plan Do You Need?
Compare Classroom Free, Pro Lifetime and Presenter Plus before choosing a plan.
Watch on YouTube ↗Troubleshooting videos
Short support videos for common issues, including removing timers and refreshing the add-in if it looks stuck.
How to Remove or Reset Timers
Know when to reset a running timer and when to remove timer objects from your slides.
Watch on YouTube ↗How to Refresh UbiTimer if It Looks Stuck
Refresh the task pane if PowerPoint is showing an older version or the add-in appears stuck.
Watch on YouTube ↗Not sure which UbiTimer plan you need?
UbiTimer has a free classroom option, a Pro Lifetime licence for advanced timer features, Presenter Plus for practice and analytics, and multi-user licences for teams, schools and organisations.
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