Display runtime in published CP4 project

Hi all,
I've seen a couple questions about this but no solutions - at least none I could find.
Using CP4.
A client would like to see the runtime of the finished project at the bottom as the movie plays. I'm fairly confident there's no CP4 setting to make this happen, and I've checked the system variables with no luck.
Anybody know of a widget or other way to make this happen?
Thanks!
Ideally, the Playback Control settings would allow for this. By default, the playbar shows "slide" numbers - it would be great if we had the option for this to show runtime instead. Obviously, this is an enhancement request and not for the forum.... just typing my thoughts.

Hi there
If you are using a Table of Contents the duration is presented there.
Cheers... Rick
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