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How do I switch between 12-hour and 24-hour (military time) display formats in PlayIt Live?

You can easily change how time is displayed throughout PlayIt Live by adjusting the time format settings.

To change the time display format:

  1. Go to File > Settings in PlayIt Live
  2. Click on the General tab
  3. Look for the Time and Date display section
  4. Use the dropdown next to the time format to select your preference:
    • 24-hour clock (military time) - Shows times like 14:30, 23:45
    • 12-hour clock - Shows times like 2:30 PM, 11:45 PM

What this affects:

  • Main interface clocks and timers
  • Playout log timestamps
  • Player displays and countdown timers
  • All time-related information throughout the software

On-screen clock: You can also enable or disable the on-screen clock display on the main interface from this same settings section.

Applying changes: Changes to the time display format take effect immediately after clicking OK - no restart is required. The new format will be used throughout PlayIt Live for all time displays.

This setting is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect the actual timing or scheduling of your content, just how times are presented to you in the interface.

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