> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sentiment-docs.arhamwebworks.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Countdown banner The **Countdown Banner** section is a full-width promotional banner with a live countdown timer. It includes an eyebrow, heading, body text, primary and secondary CTAs, and a configurable closing message that displays once the countdown reaches zero. Use it to build anticipation for sale launches, limited releases, or time-sensitive events. Countdown Banner ### How to Add the Section 1. From your Shopify admin, go to **Online Store → Themes** and click **Customize**. 2. Navigate to the page where you want to add this section. 3. Click **Add section** and select **Countdown banner**. 4. Set your start and end datetimes in ISO 8601 format, fill in the content, and click **Save**. ### Section Settings #### Content * **Eyebrow:** Small label displayed above the heading. * **Heading:** The main promotional headline. Supports rich text and italic emphasis. * **Body:** Supporting body text. Supports rich text formatting. * **CTA text / URL:** Inline primary call-to-action text and link destination. * **CTA link text / URL:** Secondary CTA link text and destination. #### Timer * **Start now:** When enabled, the countdown starts immediately regardless of the start datetime — useful for testing or instant activation. * **Start datetime:** The date and time when the countdown begins. Use ISO 8601 format (e.g., `2026-06-01T09:00:00Z`). * **End datetime:** The date and time when the countdown ends. Use ISO 8601 format (e.g., `2026-06-07T23:59:59Z`). * **Label days / hours / minutes / seconds:** Customize the unit labels shown beneath each timer digit. * **Timer aria label:** An accessible label for the countdown timer, read by screen readers. #### After Countdown * **Closing label:** Text displayed when the countdown reaches zero (e.g., "The sale is live →"). * **Footer note:** A small note displayed below the timer (e.g., terms or exclusions). * **Sale over text:** Message shown after the event has fully ended. #### Style * **Full width:** When enabled, the section stretches edge-to-edge. * **Color scheme:** Choose a color scheme for the section. #### Spacing * **Padding top / Padding bottom:** Control vertical spacing around the section. Countdown Banner Settings