You can add a countdown clock to assist with estimating story run times.

Adding a Countdown Timer

• Right-click in the info area of a story and select Count down to.
  A countdown clock with minutes and seconds to the selected story’s estimated On Air time appears in the middle of the info area.
  

Customizing the Appearance of Stories in a Rundown

Story line options control behavior and display characteristics of each story in the rundown.

• Refer to topic Story Line in the User Interface section.