Graphics & design

How do I add a countdown or clock to a graphic?

Follow this workflow to add a countdown or clock to a graphic.

Before you start

Choose the template and whether you need a clock, countdown, or stopwatch.

Where to find it

Motion Template designer > text element properties > Text Type.

Steps

Select the text element.
Choose Type: Text, Countdown, Count-Up, Date Time, or Stopwatch.
For Text, enter Content.
For the selected timed type, set Range Seconds, Start Seconds, and its offered format.
For Date Time, choose Date/Time Format, Custom Date/Time where needed, and Time Zone.
Set font, alignment, wrapping, and sizing.
Preview and save.

Check the result

Preview the timer text and its start/stop behavior.

Helpful information

The Text, countdowns, clocks, and stopwatches in templates guide explains the controls and options for this task. Save edited settings where offered, and check the intended scene, input, or destination before using them during a show.

If something is wrong

Review the selected element mode and timing settings.

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