Countdown Component

Overview - Countdown Component

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The Countdown component is a great feature that can be added to pages to help build excitement around a school event or item in a calendar. Possible examples would be setting up a countdown to the school swimming or athletics carnival on the school's sports page, an upcoming Camp on a year level or class page or the date on which school breaks for the summer holidays! On this page you will find the following information:

  • Adding the Countdown Component Setting
  • Countdown Component Settings

Adding the Countdown Component

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1. To add the component to your page, select the '+' button at the top of your page.

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2. Select the 'Information' tab.

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3. Drag and drop the component to the desired location.

4. Select 'Set a date and time'.

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5. Give the Countdown an appropriate heading.

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6. Click 'Select Date' to open the date picker. 

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7. You will now have the option of 'Select by Date' or 'Select by Timetable' if your timetable is integrated with Schoolbox. Select the end date and time for your countdown.

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8. Select Update.

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    Countdown Settings

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    1. To view and change the settings in the Blog component, you first need to unlock your page.

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    2. Select the Settings cog.

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    The Countdown component settings allow you to:

    • Collapse the content of your component.
    • Change the heading of the component.
    • Update the date and/or time of the countdown concluding.