How to Successfully Use Presenter View in PowerPoint 2016 with a Projector
As a presenter, you want to keep your audience engaged with your presentation while ensuring that you can effortlessly navigate through your slides and notes. With PowerPoints Presenter View, you can achieve this, which allows you to present your PowerPoint slides on one screen, while providing you with your notes and other information on another.
If you are using PowerPoint 2016, heres how to enable and use Presenter View with a projector:
1. Connect your projector to your computer and turn it on.
2. Open PowerPoint and navigate to the slideshow tab.
3. Check that the settings under “Monitor” say “Use Presenter View” and “Extend the Desktop.”
4. Start presenting your slideshow. Verify that Presenter View starts as you press the “F5” key.
5. Navigate between your slides as usual using the arrow keys or mouse.
6. On the Presenter View, you can utilize a plethora of useful tools, like the “Presenter Notes” section, “Pen” tool, “Zoom” feature, “Next Slide” preview, and the timer.
Before presenting, customize your Presenter View in the “Slide Show” tab, using options like:
- Changing the color of the “Pen” tool to your preference.
- Choosing which “Presenter View” fields to show, e.g., timer or “Next Slide” preview.
- Adjusting the “Zoom” level of your slides.
Using Presenter View in PowerPoint 2016 adds a professional touch to your presentation, allowing for easier navigation and higher engagement levels from your audience. With these simple steps, you can take advantage of this feature and make your presentation an unforgettable experience. |