LCD digital display(1.97″*1.97″), counting up and down. Timing rage 0-99 minutes, 0-55. It is powered by three AAA batteries(not included) and can be used for 1000 timing in the backlight. You can press down screen to start the countdown, also can set the timer to 00:00 and press the screen to start counting, it will remind you of the cooking time and do a great help, with magnets on the back and can attach to the refrigerator.