# Flash message

The **Flash message block** creates a sense of urgency by displaying promotional messages with an optional countdown timer. This block is particularly effective for **limited-time offers**, **flash sales**, or **pre-order deadlines**, encouraging customers to make quicker purchasing decisions.

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### Settings:

1. **Background image:** If an image is uploaded, it will be used as the block’s background. If no image is provided, the block will use a background color based on your theme settings.
2. **Icon:** Allows merchants to select a decorative icon to display alongside the timer. *Examples*: **Clock, Hourglass, Fire (for urgency), Lightning bolt** **(for flash sales).**
3. **Icon size:** Adjusts the size of the selected icon for better visibility.
4. **Text:**

* **Heading:** Sets the **main title** for this block. Example: **“Limited-Time Offer”**, **“Deal Ends Soon”**, **“Pre-Order Closes In”**
* **Description:** Adds additional context about the **sale or promotion**. Example: **“Hurry! This deal won’t last long.”**

5. **Countdown timer:**

* **Show countdown timer**: If unchecked, only the promotional message will appear without a timer.
* **Countdown end date:** Specifies the exact **date** when the countdown expires.
* **Countdown end time:** Defines the **exact time** the countdown ends. Uses the **Shopify store’s timezone settings** for accuracy.
* **Hide when countdown reaches zero:** Automatically removes the block from the product page when the timer reaches zero. Ensures that expired timers do not clutter the page.
* **Show timer labels:** If unchecked, the labels such as **Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds** will be removed, leaving only numerical values.


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