# Countdown bar

The **Countdown bar** section displays a live countdown for an upcoming event or sale. Use this section to create a sense of urgency or anticipation for your customers.

Customize this section to your liking with plenty of content, image, color, and style options. See the Countdown banner for a larger alternative layout.

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## Set up section

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Editing a template changes all pages that use that template. To edit specific pages, you can [create new templates](/stiletto/general/editing-themes/using-templates.md#create-and-assign-multiple-templates) or [insert dynamic content with metafields](/stiletto/general/adapting-your-theme/dynamic-content-with-metafields.md)
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In the editor side panel, click **(+) Add section** and select **Countdown bar**. Click and hold the drag handles **`⋮⋮`** to re-order sections.

Click the section to edit the general **section styles:** [Padding](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/using-sections.md#section-padding) | [Animation](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/using-sections.md#section-animations)

### Set up timer

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Select the date and time for the end of the countdown. Choose to hide the timer when the countdown or add a message when the countdown is complete.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Countdown bar** section to open the settings.
2. Select the **Year**, **Month**, **Day**, **Hour**, and **Minute** for the completion date of your countdown.
3. Check the **Hide the timer on complete**

   > You may want to enable this option when using the countdown to display the amount of time remaining for a current event or promotion (such as a sale).
4. Enter text for the **Timer complete message** that appears when the countdown reaches '0'.

   > The message will appear only if the **Hide timer on complete** option is unchecked.
5. Click **Save**.

</details>

`Click Countdown bar to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="237">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Year</mark></td><td>Enter the year of the end-date.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Month</mark></td><td>Select the month of the end-date.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Day</mark></td><td>Select the day of the end-date.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Hour</mark></td><td>Select the hour of the end-time.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Minute</mark></td><td>Select the minutes of the end-time.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Time zone</mark></td><td>Choose to display the timer according to your Shop time zone or the User’s local time zone.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Hide timer on complete</mark></td><td>Choose hide the countdown timer when it has completed.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Timer complete message</mark></td><td>Add text to display a message when the timer has completed.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Add background image

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Choose to display a background image that spans the entire bar instead of a background color.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click on the **Countdown bar** section to open the settings.
2. (*Optional*) Under **Background**, click **Select image** to upload a background image.

   > For optimal quality across all devices, we recommend images width or height of **`2500px`**.
3. Use **Image focal points** to specify the main focus of your images. The focal point of your image will remain centered and within frame when your site adapts to different screen sizes.

   > See our [image guide](/stiletto/general/image-guide/theme-image-settings.md#image-focal-point) to learn more about specifying a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file when used anywhere on your site.
4. Use the color selector to change the **Text** and **Background** color.

   > The background color appears when there's no background image.
5. (*Optional*) Change the **Overlay color** and **Overlay opacity** using the slider to increase the contrast between the text and background image (if used).

   > These settings help make your text clear and readable.
6. (*Optional*) Click the **Overlay gradient** option to add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues.

   > You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's [color gradient guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/theme-structure/color-scheme#gradients) to learn more.
7. Click **Save**.

</details>

`Click Countdown bar to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="179">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image</mark></td><td><p>Select or upload an image to display as the background of the banner.</p><p><br>There are no required image dimensions. We recommend a minimum width of 2500px.</p></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Mobile image</mark></td><td>Select or upload a mobile-specific image to display as the background of the banner.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Image focal point</mark></td><td>Select the most important part of your image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes.<br><br>You can specify a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file. Learn more in our <a href="/pages/W1limMa3a6HViAgYU6Ns#image-focal-point">Image settings guide</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Mobile image focal point</mark></td><td>Select the most important part of your mobile image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes.<br><br>You can specify a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file. Learn more in our <a href="/pages/W1limMa3a6HViAgYU6Ns#image-focal-point">Image settings guide</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Section content

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Change the **Heading** and **Text**. Add a **button** with a custom style.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS: Add headings and text</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click the **Countdown bar** section to open the settings.
2. Enter **Heading** text to display as a title at the top of the banner.

   > we recommend one to three words.

   > Delete the text in this field to remove the heading.
3. Enter **Subheading** text to display beneath the heading.

   > We recommend two to three short sentences.

   > Use the formatting buttons to add text styles, links, or lists. To learn more, see Shopify's [Rich text editor guide](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/rich-text-editor#format-text-with-the-rich-text-editor).
4. (*Optional*.) Enter additional **Text** beneath the countdown clock to provide more information to your customers.
5. Click **Save**.

</details>

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS: Add button</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click on the **Countdown bar** section to open the settings.
2. Select or paste a URL for the **Button link**.
3. Enter text for the **Button label**.

   > The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now). To learn more, [read "What is a Call to Action?"](https://www.thebalancesmb.com/call-to-action-1794380)
4. Select a **Button style**: either **Solid**, **Outline**, or **Text**.

   > The button uses the theme-wide button color set in the Theme settings.
5. Click **Save**.

</details>

`Click Countdown bar to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="188">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Heading</mark></td><td>Add text to show a main heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Heading size</mark></td><td>Change the font size of the heading between <strong>small</strong>, <strong>medium</strong>, and <strong>large</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Text</mark></td><td>Add text to display below the main heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button link</mark></td><td>Select or paste a URL for a button. You can add up to three buttons below the section heading.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button label</mark></td><td>Enter text to display as the button label. The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now).</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Button style</mark></td><td>Choose a style for the button. Select <strong>Solid</strong>, <strong>Outline</strong>, or <strong>Text</strong>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Section style

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* Choose whether to enable **Full width**
* Customize section **colors**
* Adjust the **Padding** of the section.

<details>

<summary><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>STEPS</strong></mark></summary>

In your theme editor (**Customize**):

1. Click on the **Countdown bar** section and scroll down to the **Section style** settings.
2. Use the **Height** and **Mobile Height** sliders to adjust the height of the entire bar.

   > Choose between **`60 - 300px`** for desktop and mobile.
3. Under **Color** in the section settings, use the color selectors to customize the **Text**, **Buttons**, **Sold button text**, and **Background color**.

   > We recommend using WebAIM's [contrast checker](https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/) when matching colors to make sure your text is clear and readable for everyone.
4. Choose to **Enable animation** to show visual effects when scrolling, hovering, or interacting with the section.

   > Learn more about [Section animations](/stiletto/theme-styles/animation.md) in Stiletto.
5. Choose to display a **Top divider** that separates sections with a **Solid** line.

   > The Top divider uses the color of **Lines and borders** set in the Theme settings.
6. Select a **Padding** option to change the spacing between sections. Choose between **Top and bottom**, **Top only**, **Bottom only**, or set it to **None**.
7. Click **Save**.

</details>

`Click Countdown bar to find settings`

<table><thead><tr><th width="223">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Height</mark></td><td>Change the height of the banner section for desktop screens: between 60 and 300 pixels.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Mobile height</mark></td><td>Change the height of the banner section for mobile screens: between 60 and 300 pixels.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="229">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Enable animation</mark></td><td>Choose whether to display visual effects when scrolling, hovering, or interacting with the section.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Padding</mark></td><td>Add a margin of space around the section to either the <strong>Top and bottom</strong>, <strong>Top only</strong>, <strong>Bottom only</strong>, or set it to <strong>None</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Enable full width</mark></td><td>Display the banner at the full width of the screen or window.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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> **Related links**
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> [Countdown banner](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/countdown-banner.md)\
> [Promotion bar](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/countdown-bar.md)\
> [Promotion banner](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/promotion-banner.md)\
> [Sales banner](/stiletto/sections/theme-sections/sales-banner.md)


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