Title: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Headings: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Speaker notes keep a presenter on track during a presentation
How to Add Notes in PowerPoint
How to See Your Notes During a Presentation
Tips and More Information on PowerPoint Notes
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How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Speaker notes keep a presenter on track during a presentation
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Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. our editorial process
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Updated on February 12, 2020
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Speaker notes are notes added to PowerPoint presentation slides as a reference for the presenter. Notes in a PowerPoint slide are hidden during the presentation and only visible to the one presenting the slides. Print your PowerPoint notes, accompanied by a thumbnail version of the appropriate slide, to keep as a handy reference when making an oral presentation. Instructions in this article apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010; PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Mac, and PowerPoint Online. How to Add Notes in PowerPoint
Keep on track during your slideshow by adding speaker notes to each slide of your presentation. You don't need to write down everything you want to say, just add enough information to keep your speech flowing. Go to View and select Normal. In PowerPoint Online, toggle the notes pane on and off by selecting View > Notes .