Creating a Visual Timer in Microsoft PowerPoint

This tutorial explains how to create a visual timer in Microsoft PowerPoint using a progress bar. It covers setting up a presentation, creating a progress bar with shapes, adding and customizing animations, and adjusting the animation duration beyond default limits. The tutorial demonstrates how to make the timer start automatically and provides a visual indication of time passing, useful for classrooms or conferences.

What visual effect does the wipe animation create for the progress bar?

Explain how to extend the duration of the animation beyond the default limit.

In what ways can a visual timer benefit students during a lesson?