How-to guides

How to use the study timer and stopwatch

Choose the right timing mode for a fixed study block or an open-ended session, then save the result to the correct subject.

A 30-minute Mathematics study timer in progress
A 30-minute Mathematics study timer in progress
01

Select the subject before you begin

Choose the subject that should receive the session. Keeping Mathematics, English, exam preparation, and other areas separate makes the later charts meaningful. If the list is empty, add your subjects first.

02

Use the timer for a fixed study block

Select a duration such as 20 or 30 minutes and start the countdown. The circular display shows the remaining time clearly, which works well for practice sets, short review blocks, or any session with a planned stopping point.

03

Pause when your study is interrupted

If you need to step away, interrupt the session and resume when you return. Finishing the session saves the measured time under the selected subject. Allowing notifications can help you notice when a countdown reaches the end.

04

Use the stopwatch when there is no target time

Switch to Stopwatch for reading, mock exams, or library sessions where you want to measure the actual duration instead of setting a limit. Start when you begin and stop when you finish.

05

Check the saved entry

Open the history after timing and confirm the date, subject, and duration. If you selected the wrong subject or forgot to start the timer, add a manual entry using the best information you have.