The prompter timer (not to be confused with the timer toolbar item) is displayed along the bottom of the prompter showing the clock time, the elapsed time, or remaining time. This feature is helpful for public speakers and talent with time sensitive situations. The prompter timer like something like this:

Prompter timer

The prompter timer appears to below text. It does not appear in the document until going to Prompt mode, but it does appear in the Preview window. If “Use second display” is turned on the talent will see it as long as it is turned on no matter what mode you are in.

To modify the prompter timer:

  1. Show the Preview window if it is not already displayed by choosing Window ‣ Preview ⌥⌘P.
  2. Turn the prompter timer on or off with the “Timer” checkbox in the Preview window.

    Prompter timer button

  3. Adjust options by clicking the popup to the side when the prompter timer is turned on. The various options include what configuration to use (clock, timer, or both), actions for setting the timer color and font, an option to show clock hours in 24 times, and the ability to reset the elapsed timer. If you use the timer, click on the remaining or elapsed time to switch between the two timer types.