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# Timer and Sprints

Timers are an essential feature for writers, as they help you manage your time effectively while working on your projects. By keeping track of your writing sessions and aligning them with your goals, timers ensure that you stay focused and productive. This valuable tool assists you in maintaining a consistent writing schedule and helps you achieve your objectives more efficiently.

You can find the feature on the right sidebar by clicking on the clock icon:

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You have 3 timers to choose from. Let's talk about them individually:

1. Main Timer: The functionality of this timer is straightforward. Simply click "Start" to begin the timer. You have the flexibility to pause and reset it at any time, ensuring you can easily manage your writing sessions according to your needs.

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2. Pomodoro: The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method where you work on a task for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, and after completing four of these "pomodoros" (Italian for tomato), you take a longer break of 15 minutes. You can choose to start your Writing Sprint, Short Break, or Long Break at any time, and you will be notified once you have completed each one of them individually.

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By clicking on the Settings icon, a new window will appear, allowing you to individually modify each timer. Additionally, you have the option to set them to auto-start and customize the alarm sound and its volume.

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3. Writing Sprints: This timer offers customizable Writing Sprints with automatic breaks. You can easily add more time to each timer by clicking on the "+" sign, or remove time by clicking on the "-" sign.

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