How to Insert a Clock in PowerPoint

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Glancing at a wall clock or your watch to keep track of the time can be distracting and may come across as rude during a presentation. However, inserting a clock in your presentation will help you stay focused and keep your eyes on the presentation.

Adding a Clock to a PowerPoint Presentation

There are a few options for accomplishing this. The first is to use a PowerPoint feature to display the time and date discreetly. This isn’t a live method; it only updates the time/date when you switch slides in the middle of the presentation. It’s mostly useful for keeping track of the time.

The second method is to include a live clock, which can be downloaded from various third-party websites. Again, you can use this method to show real-time updates throughout the presentation, not just when switching slides. But, again, it’s probably best used when you want your audience’s attention to be drawn to the presentation.

The Built-in Function of PowerPoint

• To use the built-in feature of PowerPoint, open the presentation we’ll be working with and go to the “Insert” tab.
• Find the “Text” section and select “Date & Time” from the drop-down menu.
• The “Header and Footer” window will appear after you select it. Select “Update automatically” and check the box next to “Date and time.” When you change slides, the date and time will automatically update. Select the arrow next to the date that is currently displayed.
• This will present you with several different date/time options from which to choose. Choose your favorite to use in your presentation. We’ll use the third option from the bottom in this example, displaying the hour, minute, and second on a 24-hour clock.
• Check the box next to “Don’t show on title slide” if you don’t want this to appear on the title slide. When you’re ready, click “Apply to All” to apply the clock to all of your windows.
• The date/time variation you selected will now appear in the presentation’s bottom left corner. Ensure your system’s clock is set correctly because the time and date that appears are the same as your system’s clock.

Using PowerPoint Online Flash Clocks

As previously stated, several websites offer flash-based clocks that you can use in your presentation. In this example, we’ll use a clock downloaded from Flash-Clocks, but you can use any website you like, as the basic premise for making this work is the same.

Make sure you have Adobe Flash Player installed before visiting the Flash-Clocks website. You’ll find a large gallery of different clocks to choose from, ranging from analog to digital and even antique, once you get there. Select the type you want to use. We’re going to look into digital options.

• Look through the large selection of available clocks to find one that appeals to you. Once you’ve found one, go above the clock and click the “HTML Tag Code” link.
• The embed code can be found here. As shown in the image below, highlight and copy everything from http:// to.swf.
• To paste the code, go to the address bar and press “Enter.” If you’re using Chrome, you’ll get a warning that this type of file is potentially harmful to your computer. You can safely click “Keep” because this is coming from a reputable source. The.swf (Shockwave Flash Object) file will be downloaded to your computer.
• Drag and drop the file into PowerPoint to insert it. You’ll see a black box at first, just like when embedding a YouTube video. That’s fine because the live clock will be visible throughout the presentation. Resize and reposition the clock as desired.
• Please copy and paste the box in each slide of the presentation once you’re satisfied with its size and position.
• The clock will now appear in real-time as you play your presentation!

This option will allow you to have a real-time display of the current time throughout the entire presentation, though it will stand out a little more.

Conclusion

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User Questions:

1. Is it possible to insert a timer into Google Slides?

To keep track of how long you’re taking during a presentation, you can easily add a timer to your Google Slides presentations. However, because Google Slides lacks a built-in timer, the best way to accomplish this is to embed a YouTube video with a timer on each slide.

2. How do I add a one-minute timer to a PowerPoint slide?

To add a timer to a slide:

1. Go to the slide where you want to put it.
2. Under the ‘Home’ tab at the top of the screen, click the ‘Paste’ button.
3. Drag your timer to the appropriate location on this slide.
4. Click the space bar or the left mouse button to start the slideshow; the bar will fade at the specified time.

3. Is it possible to send a timer via text message?

Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen or the “+” button near the text field. The calendar will be opened by clicking the three dots. Choose a date and time. To schedule, tap “Send.”

4. Do you have a countdown timer?

Countdown timer? from powerpoint

5. Shockwave Flash Object

Shockwave Flash Object from powerpoint