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# Adding headline

Display an optional catchy message before or after countdown timer.

To add a headline, navigate to Appearance > Elements  > Headline:

![Add a headline in the "Content" area](https://1703849401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lm_rZfM-dEfD2qmxVDD%2F-MLPIz2fgtcUemdiwDV1%2F-MLPKN_qkabwdBDJXoBX%2FScreen%20Shot%202020-11-05%20at%2010.34.44%20PM.jpg?alt=media\&token=48d46b59-c038-4909-b46d-3505684dcd1d)

### Change headline appearance

![Headline position and appearance settings](https://1703849401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lm_rZfM-dEfD2qmxVDD%2F-LrKFcbcsoGPJZz_vcAv%2F-LrKGLu6UcCT68HMAwX0%2FScreen%20Shot%202019-10-16%20at%204.52.10%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=14a44c78-db53-455b-be24-cd2a3106d188)

* **Show/hide: C**hoose whether to show headline or not.
* **Position**: Display headline above or below countdown timer.
* **Spacing**: Change spacing between countdown timer and headline.
* **Size**: Change headline text size.
* **Color**: Change headline text color.