2-Minute Timer

A large two-minute countdown for speaking turns, quick reflections and exit tickets.

What a 2-minute timer is good for

• Speaking turns in a debate or round-robin
• Exit tickets and one-question reflections
• Answering one audience question during Q&A
• Quick feedback rounds in a workshop

Why two minutes works for speaking turns

Two minutes is long enough for one clear point and short enough that nobody holds the floor. When every speaker sees the same countdown, you no longer have to interrupt anyone — the timer does it. In the final seconds the digits change colour, so speakers can land their sentence before the alarm.

How to use a 2-minute timer in PowerPoint

This page is great for a quick countdown on your screen. But a browser tab cannot stay on top of a full-screen Slide Show. For that, use the free overlay app:

1. Download SlideTimerApp. Open the free portable Windows app.
2. Tap the 2-minute preset. Or type any minutes and seconds.
3. Pin it on top and present. Press F5 — the 2-minute countdown floats over your slides and rings at zero.

More timers