Break Timer
Press ⌃3 (Control+3) to start a break timer. A full-screen countdown appears and starts immediately with the default duration (10 minutes).
Timer Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| ↑ | Add 1 minute |
| ↓ | Subtract 1 minute |
| R / G / B / O / Y / P | Change timer text color |
| Escape | Dismiss timer |
Behavior
- The timer starts immediately when the hotkey is pressed — no confirmation dialog
- Adjusting time with ↑/↓ works even during countdown
- When the timer reaches 0:00, it stays on screen and shows elapsed time below (e.g.,
0:00 (1:15)) - The timer continues running in the background when switching to other apps
- You can also start the timer from the menu bar icon → Break
- Draw mode (⌃2) and Break Timer (⌃3) can run simultaneously