Live Examples

Stopwatch (Elapsed Time)

00:00.00

Stopwatch

  • Countdown Timer

    05:00

    Countdown

  • HTML Structure

    <div class="card text-center timer">
      <samp id="timerValue">00:00.00</samp>
      <p class="muted">Timer</p>
      <menu class="actions">
        <li><button class="primary" id="startBtn">Start</button></li>
        <li><button class="secondary" id="pauseBtn">Pause</button></li>
        <li><button class="outline" id="resetBtn">Reset</button></li>
      </menu>
    </div>

    Features

    • Stopwatch Mode - Track elapsed time with milliseconds
    • Countdown Mode - Timer down from specified time
    • Start/Pause - Pause and resume functionality
    • Reset Function - Clear timer and restart
    • Input Controls - Set custom countdown times
    • Precision Timing - Millisecond accuracy

    Use Cases

    • Fitness App - Workout interval timers
    • Productivity - Pomodoro timer for focus sessions
    • Cooking App - Recipe preparation timer
    • Quiz App - Test time limit countdown
    • Event Timer - Countdown to event start
    • Game Timer - Turn time tracking

    Accessibility

    • Use monospace font for clear time display
    • Provide audio notification when timer completes
    • Support keyboard controls (Space to play/pause)
    • Announce time changes to screen readers
    • Use aria-live for time updates
    • Include descriptive button labels

    Best Practices

    • Clear Display - Large, readable monospace font
    • Simple Controls - Play, pause, reset buttons
    • Precision - Millisecond accuracy for accuracy
    • User Input - Allow custom countdown times
    • Notifications - Alert when timer complete
    • Persistence - Save timer state on page reload