• Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Other Software
  • Anti Virus
  • Blog
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Powerpoint
    • Software tricks/tips
  • POLICIES
    • PAYMENT GUIDE
    • SHIPPING POLICY
    • REFUND POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • Contact Us

No products in the cart.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Other Software
  • Anti Virus
  • Blog
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Powerpoint
    • Software tricks/tips
  • POLICIES
    • PAYMENT GUIDE
    • SHIPPING POLICY
    • REFUND POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • Contact Us

No products in the cart.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Other Software
  • Anti Virus
  • Blog
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Powerpoint
    • Software tricks/tips
  • POLICIES
    • PAYMENT GUIDE
    • SHIPPING POLICY
    • REFUND POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • Contact Us

No products in the cart.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Other Software
  • Anti Virus
  • Blog
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Powerpoint
    • Software tricks/tips
  • POLICIES
    • PAYMENT GUIDE
    • SHIPPING POLICY
    • REFUND POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • Contact Us
Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

0 Comments

How to create a countdown timer in Excel: Creating a countdown timer in Excel is a topic that many people are interested in. You will need a countdown timer when you need to “run the schedule” to complete a task or project. Follow the article below to learn how to create a countdown timer in Excel.

Step 1

To create a countdown timer, first open the Excel file you want to create the timer in. Then right-click on the cell where you want to create the countdown timer. The scroll bar appears and you select the Format Cells option.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

Step 2

At this point, the Format Cells dialog box appears. Select the Number tab. Then in the Category section, select Time. Next, in the Locale section, select Vietnamese. Then select the format of the hour you want to create in the Type section. Finally, press OK to complete.

How to create a countdown timer inStep 3

Back to the Excel worksheet, enter the countdown time you want as well as edit the format of the cell to make it stand out and create a caption for the cell.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

Step 4

Now, select the Developer tab on the toolbar. Then select the Visual Basic option. Or you can use the shortcut Alt + F11 to open the VBA window.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

 

Step 5

At this point, the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window appears. Select the Insert tab on the toolbar. The scroll bar appears and you select the Module option.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

Step 6

At this point, the Module dialog box appears. Copy the code below into it. Note that D3 will be replaced by the position of the cell where you create the timer.

Dim gCount As Date
'Updateby20140925
Sub Timer()
gCount = Now + TimeValue("00:00:01")
Application.OnTime gCount, "ResetTime"
End Sub
Sub ResetTime()
Dim xRng As Range
Set xRng = Application.ActiveSheet.Range("D3")
xRng.Value = xRng.Value - TimeSerial(0, 0, 1)
If xRng.Value <= 0 Then
MsgBox "Countdown complete."
Exit Sub
End If
Call Timer
End Sub

Step 7

After copying the code, press the Run icon on the toolbar to run the code.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

That’s it! The time in cell D3 will automatically countdown. You can change the countdown time as desired, and the timer will not stop until the time is up.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

After the countdown is complete, a message “Countdown complete” will appear as shown in the image below.

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

How to create a countdown timer in Excel

So, the above article has shown you how to create a countdown timer in Excel. Hopefully, the article will be useful to you in your work. Good luck!

7
72 Views
How to insert units into Excel cellsPrevHow to insert units into Excel cellsMarch 26, 2023
Instructions for inserting video or audio files into ExcelMarch 26, 2023Instructions for inserting video or audio files into ExcelNext

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts
  • Retrieve Data Based on Data Validation
    September 7, 2023
    Excel
  • How to Convert Multiple Rows to Columns and Rows in Excel?
    September 6, 2023
    Excel
  • VLOOKUP for Automatic Discount in Data Validation
    September 6, 2023
    Excel
  • How to Convert Text Dates to Dates in Excel?
    September 5, 2023
    Excel
Categories
  • Blog 80
  • Excel 754
  • Powerpoint 36
  • Software tricks/tips 128
  • Uncategorized 8
  • Word 109
Tags
the ISERROR
Top rated products
  • AVG Ultimate 2021 with Antivirus + Cleaner, Secure VPN 10 Devices 2 Years
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $47.00
  • Avast Premium Security 2021 10 Devices 1 Year Global Avast Premium Security 2021 10 Devices 1 Year Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $28.00
  • Avast Ultimate Suite 2021 3 Years 10 Devices Global Avast Ultimate Suite 2021 3 Years 10 Devices Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $90.00
  • Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services Device Connections (50) Cal Key Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $45.00
  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2021 1 year 1 device key Global Kaspersky Internet Security 2021 1 year 1 device key Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $24.00
Products
  • Buy Office 2021 Professional Plus Key Global For 5 PC
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $45.00
  • Buy Office 2021 Professional Plus Key Global Bind To Your Microsoft Account
    Rated 4.83 out of 5
    $49.00
  • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Key Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $15.00
  • Windows Server 2022 Standard Key Global
    Rated 4.47 out of 5
    $15.00
  • Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services Device Connections (50) Cal Key Global
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    $45.00

Buffcom.net always brings the best digital products and services to you. Specializing in Office Software and online marketing services

BIG SALE 50% IN MAY

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Anti-Virus
Contact Us

Visit Us:

125 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Mail Us:

buffcom.net@gmail.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS | PAYMENT GUIDE  | SHIPPING POLICY  | REFUND POLICY

Copyright © 2019 buffcom.net  All Rights Reserved.