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Can't add expression to text

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July 17, 2017
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I'm trying to make a 5 minute countdown. I found the expression I need to input here: 5 Minute Countdown : Adobe After Effects Expressions But for some reason I don't have a dropdown menu or toggle button for expressions.This is on Windows 10. I included a screenshot. Someone please help

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Correct answer P.M.B

You pasted the expression in the wrong place.

Unfortunately I'm not the kinda guy who simply tells you where to paste it.

I'm the kinda guy provides you a link to a tutorial on how to use expressions.

Learn expression basics to link animations in Adobe After Effects

Expressions and Expression Linked Controls in After Effects - BASIC TUTORIAL - YouTube

Maybe someone less compassionate than me will simply give you the fish.....not me.

P.M.BCorrect answer

Legend

You pasted the expression in the wrong place.

Unfortunately I'm not the kinda guy who simply tells you where to paste it.

I'm the kinda guy provides you a link to a tutorial on how to use expressions.

Learn expression basics to link animations in Adobe After Effects

Expressions and Expression Linked Controls in After Effects - BASIC TUTORIAL - YouTube

Maybe someone less compassionate than me will simply give you the fish.....not me.

~Gutterfish

Legend

add the switches column by clicking on the timeline options (#1) or right click on the columns header (#2)

Participant

I have that enabled, clicking on it doesnt do anything

Legend

sorry, I have misunderstood your post. Gutter-Fish is correct