Version 1910         Approx 1.5 MB         Released 16 Oct 2019	Page Last Updated 5 Aug 2026

This countdown timer is designed to look similar to those found on all smartphones.
It can be used to display remaining time (min/sec) during timed events.


A choice of alarm sounds are available to (optionally) indicate when the countdown has completed


This was originally designed for use on a data projector in school classrooms for timing student tasks.
For that reason, the countdown display is deliberately large and 'in your face'

The attached zip file contains the database & code together with about 20 copyright-free sound files.

NOTE:
1.   The app has been designed so that the form opens with the Access interface hidden. To view the code, either open the app using the shift bypass or open the app in a non-trusted location.
2.   An Access runtime (ACCDR) version is also available for those who do not need to view the code used.



Downloads

Version 1910 - Released 16 Oct 2019 :   Modified code for use with 64-bit Access

Click to download:

          Countdown Timer      (ACCDB - zipped)

          Countdown Timer      (ACCDR - installable EXE file)

As is the case for all files downloaded from the internet, first unblock the downloaded file, unzip, then save to a trusted location.
For more details, see my article: Unblock downloaded files by removing the Mark of the Web



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Colin Riddington	Mendip Data Systems	Last Updated 5 Aug 2026

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