How to add a timer to the form?

Is there a way to not have the form “time-out” after a certain amount of time ie: if someone starts doing the form, then walks away, then comes back without having to start all over?

Yes, it is possible to add a this feature to your form, you will need to add the Countdown widget: https://widgets.jotform.com/widget/countdown 

This guide will help you adding it: https://www.jotform.com/help/252-How-to-Add-a-Widget-to-your-Form 

Hope this helps. 

Hi Kevin_G,
Thanks for the answer.
Is there a way to prevent the forms from timing out besides using a countdown widget?
I don’t want patients feeling pressured to hurry - like they’re on a timer.
Plus the reviews/stars on that widget is 1/5… not overly confident in it.
Thanks for all your help!
Kristin O’Connor
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Unfortunately, there is not other way to block the form after some time of inactivity, the widget will help you blocking the form after some time no matter if your user is filling out the form, although you could hide the widget if you do not want them to feel pressured. 

We could also open a feature request to our second level if you want, although we cannot provide an ETA about it, we would let you know as soon as we get any update about the request.