The timeline is a visual representation of the timing of all the objects on the slide. Using the timeline, you can control the timing of the objects in relation to one another.
This article will help to familiarize you with the timeline's basic elements.
This article will help to familiarize you with the timeline's basic elements.
The Playhead
The playhead ( 
) is used for inserting an object at a specific time on the timeline and for viewing the slide at a specific time.
The playhead can be moved by dragging it with the mouse or by clicking on the timeline at the desired time.
Time Indicator
The time indicator displays two times:
- The time in blue indicates where the playhead is positioned in relation to the entire Powtoon.
In the above example, 00:04:00 indicates that the playhead is positioned 4.00 seconds from the beginning of the Powtoon. - The time in black indicates the duration of the entire Powtoon.
In the above example, the duration of the entire Powtoon is 0:53 (0 minutes and 53 seconds).
Play Slide Button
Click the play slide button ( Play Button
Click the play button ( Slide Duration Controls
- Click + to add seconds (in 1-second increments) to your Powtoon. The seconds will be added to the timeline at where the playhead is positioned.
- Click - to reduce seconds (in 1-second increments) from your Powtoon. The seconds will be removed from the timeline at where the playhead is positioned.
Playhead Locator
Click the playhead locator button (
Important:
By default, the duration of a Powtoon slide is 10.
See Changing the Duration of a Slide for more information.
See Changing the Duration of a Slide for more information.