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Hi A teacher in Wa,

Thank you for querying in this forum.

According to your description, it seems that you want to share a presentation with students via Microsoft Teams and you also want your students to immediately watch your presentation as a slide show instead of seeing the slides in edit mode.

May I know if my understanding is right? If so, we’d suggest you save presentation file as .ppsx type file, if you are using PowerPoint in Windows, we’d suggest you go to PowerPoint File > Save as > Click More Options > select PowerPoint Show under Save as type, the file is saved as a .ppsx file. When the file is double-clicked, it opens as a slide show.

For more details, you can refer to this article: Start a presentation automatically with a PowerPoint Show .

Then you can go to Microsoft Teams and find the team > click Files tab > upload this file. And we have tested it on our side, if we saved it as .ppsx file and uploaded to Teams, when we clicked it, it will show as a slide show, as shown below:

If the scenario above is not consistent with yours, you can also post back and provide more details about your requirement.

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How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sharing Google Slides in presentation mode is a handy skill to master, especially if you have a presentation coming up. You might be thinking, how do I do that? Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think. In a nutshell, you’ll be opening your Google Slides, clicking on the "Present" button, and then sharing the link with your audience. That’s it, you’re ready to present!

Step by Step Tutorial on How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s first understand what we’re aiming to achieve here. By following these steps, you’ll be able to present your Google Slides to an audience, no matter where they are, as long as they have the link to your presentation.

Step 1: Open your Google Slides

Open the Google Slides presentation you want to share.

This is the easiest part. Just navigate to Google Drive, find your presentation, and open it up.

Step 2: Click on "Present"

Click on the "Present" button located at the top-right corner of the screen.

Once you’re in your presentation, look to the top-right corner. You’ll see a button that says "Present." Click it, and your presentation will go into full-screen mode.

Step 3: Copy the Presentation Link

• Copy the presentation link from the address bar.

While in presentation mode, simply copy the URL from the address bar. This is the link you’ll share with your audience.

Step 4: Share the Link

• Share the link with your audience.

You can send this link via email, messaging apps, or however you prefer to communicate with your audience. As soon as they click the link, they’ll see your presentation in full-screen mode.

After completing these steps, your audience will be able to view your Google Slides presentation in real-time. As you advance through the slides on your end, they’ll see the changes on theirs. It’s like magic, but better because it’s technology.

Tips for Sharing Google Slides in Presentation Mode

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection before presenting.
• Test the link before the actual presentation to ensure it works.
• Notify your audience that they should not click or type anything once they open the link to avoid interruptions.
• If you’re presenting to a large group, consider using a platform that allows for audience interaction, like Google Meet.
• Always have a backup plan in case of technical difficulties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i make sure my audience can only view and not edit the presentation.

Make sure you’ve set the sharing settings to "View" before sending the link.

When you’re sharing the link, Google Slides will ask you what permissions to give people. Make sure you select "View" so that your audience can’t make any changes to your presentation.

Can I use this method to present to an audience in a different location?

Yes, this method is perfect for presenting to people who are not in the same place as you.

As long as your audience has access to the link and an internet connection, they can view your presentation from anywhere.

What should I do if someone accidentally exits the presentation mode?

They just need to click the link again to re-enter the presentation mode.

Mistakes happen, and if someone exits the presentation mode, they can always click the link again to get back on track.

Can I track who viewed my presentation?

Google Slides does not provide viewer tracking for presentations in presentation mode.

Unfortunately, Google Slides doesn’t have a feature to track who views your presentation. However, you can use third-party tools or platforms that offer this feature if it’s important for your presentation.

Is there a limit to how many people can view my presentation at once?

There is no set limit, but having too many people might affect performance.

Google doesn’t specify a limit, but keep in mind that network and server limitations might affect the performance if too many people are viewing the presentation simultaneously.

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Click on the "Present" button.

There you have it, a simple guide on how to share Google Slides in presentation mode. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a professional, mastering this skill can take your presentations to a whole new level. It’s not just about sharing information; it’s about creating an engaging and interactive experience for your audience. And with these easy steps, you’ll be able to do just that.

Remember, the key to a successful presentation is not just in the content, but also in the delivery. By sharing your Google Slides in presentation mode, you’re ensuring that your audience gets the full experience, no matter where they are. So the next time you have an important presentation, don’t just send out a PDF or a static slideshow—bring your presentation to life by sharing it in presentation mode.

Now that you’ve learned how to share google slides in presentation mode, why not give it a try? Grab your slides, share that link, and watch as your audience becomes more engaged than ever before. Happy presenting!

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How to screen share a powerpoint presentation in zoom.

Giving a presentation over Zoom? No biggie. You can easily present your slideshow by using the screen share feature. Here's how.

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No matter where you work, meetings all have one thing in common: PowerPoint presentations. If you use Zoom, you can easily present your slideshow to the participants by sharing your screen . Here's how it's done.

If you're the host of the Zoom meeting , you'll be able to share your screen without issue. However, if you're joining a meeting that you aren't the host of, you may need to request permission from the host to be able to share your screen.

As a general rule, we recommend that hosts disable the screen-share feature for participants by default for security reasons . If you aren't the host of the meeting, be sure to reach out to the host in advance to request permission to share your screen during the Zoom call. Hosts can always enable the feature during the call, but it's always good to be a step ahead.

If you're the host of the meeting and someone is requesting permission to share their screen during the meeting, click the up arrow next to "Share Screen" at the bottom of the window.

In the menu that appears, click "Advanced Sharing Options."

The "Advanced Sharing Options" window will appear. In the "Who Can Share" section, click the bubble next to "All Participants."

All participants in the meeting can now share their screen.

To screen share your PowerPoint presentation, go ahead and open the PowerPoint presentation that you would like to present. However, before you put the presentation in Slide Show view, you'll want to share your screen. At the bottom of the Zoom meeting window, click "Share Screen."

If you're using a single monitor, you will immediately start sharing your screen. If you're using dual monitors , you'll need to click the screen that your presentation will be shared on. In our case, that will be "Screen 2."

To begin sharing that screen, click "Share" at the bottom-right corner of the screen select window.

You're now sharing your screen. Now, in Microsoft PowerPoint, select the "Slide Show View" icon in the bottom-right corner of the application.

From here, deliver your presentation as though you were standing in front of a live audience.

If you are giving a big presentation through Zoom, you're not going to just jump straight into it. You may need to speak to the audience a bit before sharing your screen. If so, here are a few tips on how to look better on your Zoom call .

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How to Use the Presenter View in Google Slides

Google Slides, like PowerPoint, has different presentation modes that can come in handy when you’re presenting and you want your slideshow to look smooth. Whether you’re looking for slides only, speaker notes or the Q&A feature, in this new Google Slides tutorial, you’ll learn about these and their respective settings. Ready? Then let’s explore the presenter view! 

Types of presentation modes in Google Slides

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There are three presentation modes in Google Slides. 

If you click the “Slideshow” button or press Ctrl/Cmd + F5, your presentation will start directly without any speaker notes. This is the most widely used and the simplest option.

Next to the “Slideshow” button, there’s a drop-down arrow. Click on it to see the different presentation modes:

In this mode, you’ll be able to see the speaker notes, check the timer and adjust other settings, such as questions from the audience. For more information about the speaker notes, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

To view the different tools, after clicking “Presenter View”, move your mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You’ll see the slide number, previous and next slide arrows and three dots. Click on the dots and here are your options:

Open speaker notes

This enables the speaker notes and makes them visible. If you click this button, you might exit fullscreen mode. To go back to fullscreen, press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F or click the “Fullscreen” button. For more information, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

Turn on the laser pointer

You’ll see a red dot on the screen, which you can move around to point out any element from your presentation.

Full screen

Click this button (or press Ctrl+Shift+F) to enter or exit fullscreen mode.

Click this button to finish the presentation or just press Esc.

If you click on “Auto-play,” more options will appear: Click “Play” and the slides will advance automatically (by default, every two seconds, but there are other options available. You can also choose to play the slideshow on a loop).

Captions preferences

If you have a mic set up, you can enable captions. Click the drop-down arrow to adjust the size of the text and its position on the screen.

If you click on “more”, you can enable the Audience Q&A panel by clicking on the first option that appears. For more information, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

More: Downloads, printing, info and options

Under the “More” tab, you can also choose different download formats for your slideshow or print it out. This tab also contains a handy list of keyboard shortcuts (if you prefer handling keys to using your mouse) and the possibility to report problems. 

Your presentation will begin from the first slide (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F5).

Your presentation will be shown on a different screen via a media display device, such as Chromecast. This option will be available only if there’s another screen available. 

Now you’ve mastered the presenter view in Google Slides, which, with a bit of practice, will be a game-changer! Not only will it make you look like a presentation pro, but it will also streamline the process of nailing those crucial talking points. So go out there and strut your stuff – with presenter view on your side, you are unstoppable!  And if you’ve found this tutorial helpful, check out more of them on   our blog !

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• Select your monitor then click Share . 

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How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode

Would you like to learn how to share Google Slides in presentation mode?

When you copy the file link and share it with others, the file typically opens in edit mode.

However, what if you want to share it in presentation mode?

Fortunately, it is possible to do so in Google Slides!

In this article, you will learn how to share Google Slides in presentation mode, step-by-step.

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How to Share Google Slides in Presentation Mode?

Step 1: click on the “share” button.

To get started, open the Google Slides file.

Once opened, you’ll find the “Share” button located at the top right corner of the screen.

Click on the “Share” button, and then proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Under “General access” select “Anyone with the link”

A pop-up window with sharing options will appear.

By default, the “Restricted” option will be selected under the “General access” settings.

Click on this option, and then choose “Anyone with the link” from the drop-down menu.

Ensure that the role is set to “Viewer”.

Once done, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Click “Copy link”

On the pop-up, you will see the “Copy link” button in the bottom left corner.

Click on this button to copy the presentation link to your clipboard.

However, do not share this link yet.

We need to make some changes to the link so that the slides open in presentation mode instead of edit mode.

Step 4: Paste the link in a text editor

After clicking the “Copy link” button, the link will be copied to your clipboard.

Paste the link into your favorite text editor so that you can edit it.

Alternatively, you can paste the link into the URL bar of your browser, but do not press the enter key on your keyboard; simply paste the link and proceed to the next step.

Step 5: Replace “edit?usp=sharing” with “present?usp=sharing”

The pasted link should look something like this:

Now, focus on the last part of the link.

You’ll notice the text edit?usp=sharing . Replace that text with present?usp=sharing

After making the change, your final link should look something like this:

Step 6: Share the link

Before sharing the link, make sure to open it in your browser.

Check if the slides load properly, especially in presentation mode.

If the slides open correctly, you are all set to share the link.

Yes, you can share a Google Slide in presentation mode. To do so, click the “Share” button, select “Anyone with the link” and “Viewer” role, copy the link, replace “edit” with “present” in the URL, and share.

To share a Google Slide presentation in presentation mode, click the “Share” button, select “Anyone with the link” and “Viewer” role, copy the link, replace “edit” with “present” in the URL and share.

Sharing your Google Slides in presentation mode is a simple process that can make all the difference in how your audience experiences your presentation.

By following these steps, you can share your Google Slides in presentation mode:

• Click on the “Share” button
• Under “General access,” select “Anyone with the link”
• Click “Copy link”
• Paste the link into a text editor
• Replace “edit?usp=sharing” with “present?usp=sharing”
• Share the link

Remember, always check if the slides load properly before sharing the link.

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How to share your Google Slides presentation

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Wondering how to share a Google Slides presentation? Good news! It’s a pretty simple process. There are multiple ways of sharing a Google Slides deck. The right method for you will depend on how you’re going to deliver the slides, the required file type, and your audience. Do you want to share so that a colleague can proof-read and edit, or so that an online audience has the virtual equivalent of a handout?

As Google Slides exists completely online, sharing your presentation with others isn’t limited to an email attachment. This post will show you how to share Google Slides presentations in five ways, there’s definitely something here to meet your needs!

Share with people and groups

Publish to the web

Download as different file type

Email as attachment

Before we get to that, you need to know where to find the Share function in Google Slides.

• Open Google Slides and click File , in the top bar
• Click Share at the top of the drop-down menu

• Or, click Share at the top right-hand side of your window.

1. How to share Google Slides presentations with people and groups

Using Share with people and groups , you can share your Google Slides presentation with multiple people at once. This is helpful if your teammates need to collaborate in the same deck or if you require feedback from a colleague or client. Share with people and groups allows you to change the editing permissions per contact. You can allow each contact to simply view the document, or add comments, or edit it themselves. The level of permission you choose can be different for each contact you share with, giving you a lot of flexibility.

• Click Share to bring up the Share with people and groups pane.
• Next to Add people and groups , start typing the name or email address of the contact you want to share the deck with. A list of recommendations will appear as you type. Once you’ve selected the right contact, their name will appear at the top of the pane. If the person you want to share with is not already in your contact list, you need to type in their full email address.
• Click the small cross next to a contact name to deselect the contact.

When you share using Share with people and groups , Google will ask the user to log in to their Google account to access your shared file. If the user does not have a Google account, they will be unable to access your deck. Just head to the next section to find out how to grant access to non-Google users.

Now you’ve chosen your contact, you can alter their permissions to change how they are able to interact with the deck. There are three options – Viewer , Commenter , and Editor . Simply click on the option currently visible and a drop-down menu will appear allowing you to choose whether your contact can… well… view, comment on or edit the deck. Pretty self-explanatory, right?

But which permission should you give to who and when?

• Viewer: This will prevent contacts from editing slides. If your deck is completely finished and approved, set the permissions to Viewer to stop contacts accidentally editing – or even deleting – slides from your finished presentation!
• Commenter: The best option for gathering feedback. If your contact has limited knowledge of Google Slides, direct them towards our handy Ultimate Guide to Google Slides post so that they can brush up! In the meantime, share your deck using the Commenter function. This way, contacts can comment without being able to rearrange slides, or change text or animations.
• Editor: Perfect for collaborative projects. Editor allows you to share an editable version of your deck. Everyone with this permission can work on the same slides at the same time. This means you don’t end up with multiple versions of the same deck.

For more tips on how to improve collaboration in Google Slides, check out these 6 ways to get the most out of online collaboration with Google Slides .

Once you’ve selected one of these permission options, you’re free to hit Send . If you tick Notify people , your contact will receive an email letting them know that they have permission to access or interact with your deck.

In the Share with people and groups pane, the owner of the Google Slides presentation appears at the top. Beneath that, you can see who has access to the deck and the status of their permissions. If you want to change someone’s permissions, press the yellow Share button at any time and edit permissions using the same drop-down menu.

To stop sharing with a specific person:

• Click Share and scroll to the contact you want to remove
• Click the drop-down arrow next to their name
• Select Remove
• Click Save .

Notice the Give temporary access and Make owner options. If you choose to Give temporary access , you can edit the number of days that your contact has access to your deck. All you have to do is click the number of days next to Access expires to change the expiration date. This can be a great option if you’re working with people outside of your organization, such as clients or agencies. For example, you can schedule the expiration date for the end of a project, once the feedback has been received and the work completed.

Make owner allows you to pass ownership of the deck to another user. After you’ve created a presentation you might need to hand it over, to the presenter for example. You can use this option to give someone else complete control. Use it with caution, however. Once you’ve handed over ownership, you cannot retrieve it – unless the new owner hands it back or chooses to grant you access permissions.

Top tip: If you’re the owner of the deck (if you have created it yourself or have been given ownership by the original creator), there are further sharing options. When you click Share , you’ll notice a cog appears in the top right-hand corner pop up. This allows you to choose whether your Editors can change permissions and share or if Viewers and commenters can see the option to download, print, and copy. All you have to do is tick or untick the box. Easy!

2. How to share a Google Slides presentation via a link

In this window you can also get a link.

• Click the blue Copy link button.
• Paste the link anywhere, from an email draft to a Microsoft Teams chat

This link will only work for people who have been given permission to view, edit or comment on the deck. To change this:

• Click Share
• In the Get link section, press Change .
• Choose whether your deck is Restricted or if Anyone with the link can view. Note: when you change a link’s setting to Restricted , the only people who can still see the deck are those you have directly shared with in the Share with people and groups section.

Though the Anyone with link function can be useful, it’s not the most secure option. Remember: the users that you originally shared the link with can continue to share the link with their friends, colleagues, and contacts too, meaning your presentation can be shared endlessly and with anyone! If your deck contains confidential content, you should not use this method.

3. How to publish a Google Slides presentation to the web

If you don’t want your viewers to edit your deck, then Share with groups and people may not be the option for you. Instead, choose to Publish to the web . With this option, your deck becomes non-editable, it will simply play as if your deck was a video; auto-advancing through the slides. This means that the viewer won’t have control over which slides they view or the order they view them in. The content of your slides will be visible to anyone and everyone when publishing to the web, so be careful about choosing this option if your slides contain confidential information.

• Click  File
• Select Publish to the web
• Choose Link or Embed. You can share the URL with your contacts, or you can embed the link on a website or blog
• Choose how your slides playback using the drop-down menu beneath Auto-advance slides
• Click Publish
• Copy the URL or HTML and share your deck

4. How to download a Google Slides deck as different file type

Another method of sharing (or saving) your slides involves downloading the deck as a different type of file.

• Under File select Download .
• Select the format you need (Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF Document (.pdf), or JPEG Image (.jpeg)), and the download will begin.
• Open your file

While there are many formats available, we don’t recommend all of them. For example, when downloading as an Image, whether PNG or JPEG, the quality of your slides can be lost, the presentation will be static, and you can only download one slide at a time. If you’re printing or emailing your deck, downloading as a PDF is the best option to get a static version of your slides.

Since PowerPoint is the closest option to Slides, this format retains the presentability of the deck. However, there’s a chance that your content will corrupt or break as not all features are transferable between file formats. Check for any changes and make tweaks – like removing animations – before sending your presentation to your contacts. To find out more about the differences between PowerPoint and Slides, check out 9 Google Slides features we wish PowerPoint had or if you want to try different platforms to PowerPoint, we recommend The ULTIMATE Guide to PowerPoint Alternatives .

5. How to email your Google Slides presentations as an attachment

  If all these sharing options still aren’t quite cutting it, there’s one more! To share your slides via email:

• Select Email as attachment
• Type the name or email address of your contact
• Pick the file type your deck
• Add a message, then hit Send

That’s the last of our five tips on how to share a Google Slides presentation. Now you know pretty much everything there is to know about sharing your slides and, if you want to make those slides even more awesome and effective, you have got to check out these 5 Google Slides video tutorials to level up your skills .

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How to use Google Slides, Google's free slideshow presentation maker

• Google Slides is Google's slideshow presentation program that allows real time collaboration.
• Google Slides is part of the Google Workspace suite, which also includes Google Docs and Gmail.
• Google Slides differs from Microsoft PowerPoint in its simplicity and collaboration options.

Google Slides is a presentation program that's part of Google Workspace, a group of productivity apps that also includes Gmail, Google Sheets, Goole Docs, Google Meet , and more. Workspace has more than 3 billion users worldwide. 

With Google Slides, users can create, present, and collaborate via online presentations from various devices. You can present during Google Meet calls directly from Slides and embed charts from Google Sheets. You can also add YouTube videos to Slides presentations. 

Google recently announced plans to add artificial intelligence features like its Gemini AI tool to its Workspace programs, which include Slides. Users will be able to use Gemini to create images or written content for slides, or even reference other files in their Drives or emails in their Gmail accounts.

What is Google Slides? 

Google Slides is a cloud-based presentation program that's part of the Google Workspace. Google Slides can be used to create and deliver presentations online. 

Several different themes are available in Slides for designing presentations. Users can customize Slides presentations in a variety of colors and styles. You can add photos, videos from YouTube, charts from Google Sheets , and information from many other sources. Different members of a team can contribute and collaborate on the presentation in real time. 

There's no specific limit on how many slides you can add to your Google Slides presentation, but there is a 100 MB file size limit.

How to download Google Slides 

To access Google Slides, visit slides.google.com . 

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You can also open Slides while Gmail or Google Chrome is open by clicking on the Google Apps icon in the upper-right corner (shown as three rows of dots) and selecting Slides. 

Another option is to download the Google Slides app for your Apple or Android device. Search for Google Slides in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What templates are available? 

Dozens of Google Slides templates are available, depending on your needs. For instance, there are general presentation templates, photography portfolios, pitch decks, case studies, science fair projects, and more. 

To browse the templates available, open Google Slides. Then, click Template Gallery in the upper-right corner. Scroll through the options, choose the one that meets your needs, and start creating a presentation. 

What's the difference between Google Slides and PowerPoint? 

Both Google Slides and PowerPoint are presentation programs. Google Slides is a program within Google Workspace, and PowerPoint is a Microsoft program. PowerPoint is an offline program, while Slides is online which allows for real time collaboration.

The programs share many features that allow for presentation creation and delivery, but PowerPoint may offer more advanced design features. 

You can convert Google Slides into PowerPoint presentations, and vice versa. From the top menu in Slides, click File, Download, and choose Microsoft PowerPoint. 

How to learn to use Google Slides 

Through Google Workspace, you can access several quick-start guides, cheat sheets, and troubleshooting resources to help you learn to use Google Slides. There are also many YouTube videos with tutorials for using Slides.

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Meeting participants tend to be more focused and have a better experience when they see a presenter along with a presentation. An interactive presenter also helps guide an audience along with visual cues while reducing information overload.  By using a presenter mode such as Standout , Side-by-side , or Reporter in a Teams meeting instead of sharing screen or window content only, you become a more engaging and integral part of your presentation. The following examples show how each presenter mode appears to an audience:

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Under Presenter mode , choose the mode that you want. Also, be sure that your camera is turned on.

To start your presentation, choose to share your  S creen or Window on your PC or device.

Note:  Using interactive presenter modes with PowerPoint Live will soon be available.

Note:  Presenter mode customization is available as part of the public preview program and might undergo further changes before being released publicly. To get access to this and other upcoming features, switch to  Teams public preview . 

Presenter modes also allow presenters to customize how their content will be oriented on screen and adjust the size of the video to better fit the presentation.  

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1. Use the  Position buttons in the preview window to direct where videos will appear in relation to the content.  

2. Enlarge or reduce video size using the Size slider. Slide the circle to the left to reduce the size of a video, or to the right to enlarge the size of a video. 

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PowerPoint Slide Size: What is the Best Size for a Presentation

Whether you’re a business professional, educator, or public speaker, understanding what are the optimal slide dimensions can enhance the impact of your presentation. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the size of your PowerPoint presentation, from the basics to advanced tips.

What is the PowerPoint Slide Size?

PowerPoint slide size refers to the dimensions of the slides within your PowerPoint presentation. These dimensions determine how your content is displayed in a monitor or projector, and can significantly affect the overall look and feel of your presentation.

The most common slide sizes in PowerPoint are 16:9 (widescreen) and 4:3 (standard).

Choosing the right slide size is essential as it impacts how your content is perceived and ensures compatibility with various display devices. Once you define the optimal slide size for your next presentation, you can change the slide dimensions in PowerPoint following the steps described in our article.

It is important to understand the differences between Aspect Ratio and Pixel Dimensions.

The specific pixel dimensions for a standard 16:9 slide are 1920 pixels in width by 1080 pixels in height.

Understanding Aspect Ratio vs. Pixel Dimensions

Aspect ratio vs. pixel dimensions: what’s the difference.

When defining the optimal slide size for your presentation, it’s important to understand the difference between aspect ratio and pixel dimensions, as these terms often cause confusion but are critical for creating well-designed presentations.

Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio refers to the proportional relationship between the width and height of your slide. It’s expressed as two numbers separated by a colon, such as 4:3 or 16:9. The aspect ratio defines the shape of your slide and how it will appear on different screens.

Pixel Dimensions:

Pixel dimensions, on the other hand, specify the total number of pixels in the width and height of your slide. This measurement determines the resolution and quality of your images and text in your PowerPoint slide size. For example:

• 1920 x 1080 pixels: This is a common dimension for a 16:9 aspect ratio, known as Full HD. It provides high clarity and detail, making it suitable for large screens and high-resolution displays.
• 1024 x 768 pixels: This dimension matches a 4:3 aspect ratio and is often used for smaller screens or lower resolution displays. It’s less detailed than 1920 x 1080 but can be effective for standard printouts or older projectors.

Why both slide size definitions matter? Understanding both aspect ratio and pixel dimensions is important because they impact how your PowerPoint slide size is viewed across different devices and formats. Here’s why:

• Consistency Across Devices: Ensuring your aspect ratio is compatible with the display device prevents issues like black bars on the sides (letterboxing) or content being cut off (cropping).
• Clarity and Detail: Choosing appropriate pixel dimensions ensures that your images and text appear sharp and clear, avoiding pixelation or blurriness.
• Professional Appearance: Matching the right aspect ratio and pixel dimensions helps maintain a polished and professional look, whether you’re presenting on a large screen, sharing a PDF handout (as we will see later), or displaying your slides online.

The Impact of Slide Size on Different Industries

Different industries have unique needs when it comes to presentation slide sizes. For instance:

• Business: Corporate presentations often require widescreen formats (16:9 slide size) to showcase detailed charts and data on modern projectors and screens. However, in some environments there are still projectors using the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio format for slide sizes.
• Education: Lectures and workshops benefit from both 16:9 and 4:3 formats, depending on the teaching aids and screen setups used.
• Design: Creative professionals need to create visually appealing slides that may require custom dimensions to stand out and effectively communicate their ideas.

Best Practices for Choosing a Proper Slide Size for your Presentation

When selecting an optimal PowerPoint slide size, consider the following:

• Audience and Venue: Tailor your slide size to the screen size and setup of your presentation venue. Widescreen (16:9) is typically best for large screens, while standard (4:3) works well for print distributions.
• Presentation Type: Webinars and online presentations held via Zoom or Teams , for example, often benefit from widescreen formats, while in-person meetings might require flexibility.
• Aesthetics vs. Functionality: Balance visual appeal with readability and content integrity.

When creating PDF handouts from your PowerPoint presentation, it’s also important to choose a convenient slide size that ensures readability and clarity in print.

The 4:3 aspect ratio is generally preferred for printed handouts as it aligns well with standard paper sizes such as A4 or Letter. This format ensures that your content fits neatly onto the page without excessive margins or cropping.

Additionally, using 4:3 for print ensures that text and graphics are appropriately scaled, maintaining the legibility and professional appearance of your handouts. This consideration is essential for creating effective printed materials that complement your live presentations.

Overcoming Challenges with Slide Size

Adapting content for different slide sizes.

Resizing images and adjusting layouts can be challenging. Here are some tips:

• Resizing Images: Ensure that images maintain their aspect ratio to avoid distortion.
• Text Adjustments: Modify font sizes and text boxes to fit the new slide dimensions without compromising readability.
• Consistency: Keep a consistent layout throughout your presentation to maintain a professional look.

Dealing with Mixed Slide Sizes in a Presentation

Sometimes, you may need to integrate slides with different dimensions. Here’s how:

• Transition Techniques: Use smooth transitions to blend slides of varying sizes seamlessly.
• Tools and Add-Ins: You can use PowerPoint add-ins that help manage and standardize slide sizes across your presentation.

Advanced Tips for Custom Slide Sizes

When it is time to innovate, the PowerPoint slide size can also play an important role. If you are considering to create a presentation for digital signage, or non traditional devices, choosing a custom PowerPoint slide size can help to achieve this. Here are some ideas and ways you can innovate by choosing a different slide size:

• Unique Dimensions: Create custom slide sizes for branding or special events.
• Custom Branding: Use non-standard slide sizes to align with your brand identity and marketing materials.
• Innovative Uses: Experiment with different dimensions to create unique visual experiences.

For example, to create high-quality digital signage content, you’d need to set the PowerPoint slides to a 1920×1080 resolution in vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape) mode, which are the typical digital sign screen sizes.

Understanding what is the optimal slide size and how to configure it is essential for creating effective and engaging presentations. By optimizing your slides, and overcoming common challenges, you can ensure your visual aids are impactful and professional. Keep experimenting with different sizes and formats to find what works best for your needs. Remember, the key to a successful presentation lies in the details—choosing the right slide size is one of them.

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7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Laptop Can Do

A laptop can do far more than you might imagine and, crucially, that can mean making your life easier in many ways.

This guide focuses on Windows and macOS laptop operating systems with tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your machine. From helpful shortcuts to customization that makes life easier, these tips should assist.

These are all laid out in sections so you can select one along the top to jump right to it, or scroll through and see which could serve you in your classroom.

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Use dark mode.

Dark mode is a relatively recent feature that has been added as a way to both go easier on your eyes and also save on battery life. The idea is that by using more dark rather than white on your display, the screen will use far less battery to light the area. That should also mean it's gentler on your eyes, allowing you to work for longer without it being quite so visually intense.

This is now available both on Windows and macOS machines. 

To turn on dark mode in Windows simply navigate to Settings, Personalization, Colors, then select Dark.

Using macOS you'll need to navigate to the Apple menu, System Settings, then Appearance in the sidebar before selecting Dark or Auto on the right.

Slide to shut down Windows

One very easy-to-use feature, that makes shutting down your Windows machine faster, is the slide to shut down option. This is pretty cool as you can go from working on your machine to having it fully powered down in a single swipe of the touchscreen display.

This does mean a little coding is needed but just follow this guidance and it's relatively easy.

Right-click your desktop and select New then Shortcut. Copy and paste this code into the text box: %windir%\System32\SlideToShutDown.exe

Select Next, name the file something such as SlideToShutDown, and select Finish.

There should now be an icon on your homescreen. Right-click this and select Properties and under the shortcut tab select Change Icon and OK. Pick an icon you want to use and select OK, Apply, and OK.

Now all you need to do is open that icon and initiate the swipe shutdown feature.

Use Focus mode

One really useful feature that helps you stay productive is Focus mode, and its various other options. This essentially limits the number of distracting interruptions that might stop you from working on whatever you need to get done. Perhaps you're working on a slide presentation and don't need email alerts bothering you -- this Focus option will keep any hidden until you're down and change the mode again.

For a Windows machine you'll need to go to Start, Settings, System, and Focus Assist, where you'll then be able to tweak how you are alerted or left alone based on what you need.

Pin websites to taskbar

Did you know it's possible to pin a website to your taskbar in Windows? And that you can do it in macOS too? In both cases it allows you to get right back to a website by clicking the icon link from your home screen. This is great if you're compiling research, or perhaps want to have a site ready to quick-access when presenting to the class.

On a Windows machine, the easiest way to do this is from the Edge browser in which you simply open the main browser menu using the three dots at the top-right, then select More tools and Pin to taskbar.

On macOS this can be done in Safari or Chrome by simply dragging down the URL from the address bar to the right-hand side of the dock.

Edit screenshots

A really quick way to take something from any app or website and make an edit is to annotate a screenshot. Yup, you can take a snap of anything on your display and immediately add an edit. From popping in text, circling something, or highlighting text, there are lots of helpful options available.

On Windows use the shortcut Win + Shift + S to image grab before clicking the thumbnail to add annotations.

To do this on a macOS machine use the shortcut keys Command + Shift + 5 to use a floating select tool before hitting Capture. You can then edit using the pen icon before hitting done to save.

Copy and paste between devices

Copy and paste is one of those features that you probably use without even thinking about it, or appreciating just how helpful it is. Now you can use it between devices, which makes it even more powerful as a time-saving tool. This is limited to same OS devices though, so you'll either being going between Windows or Apple devices, not across the two.

On a Windows machine go to the Windows Settings, select System and Clipboard, which then syncs across devices using your Windows ID -- also allowing you to have multiple items on the clipboard at any time.

On an Apple device you simply need to make sure this mode is turned on. To do this in macOS, navigate to the Apple menu, System Settings, General, then Airdrop & Handoff, where you will want to have the handoff toggled on so you can copy in macOS and paste in iOS, for example.

Share with nearby devices

Both macOS machines and Windows laptops makes wireless sharing easy. That can mean sharing slide decks, images, videos, links, and plenty more, all without the need to send over the internet or connect using physical hardware. In both these cases you will be able to use Bluetooth and wifi direct to send even larger files quickly.

For a Windows machine you'll need to turn on Nearby Share for this to work. Go into the Start menu, select Nearby Share settings and toggle to Share content. Then right-click what you want and select Share to pick another device from the pop up list and click the one you want to get sending.

On a Mac you can do this using AirDrop, which appears in the top right when you select the control center icon and then the right arrow near AirDrop. With this on, you can right-click almost any file and have the option to look for nearby contacts to share with.