Common questions about Presenter View usually involve dual-screen presenting, interface display, and shortcut use; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
How can the audience see the normal slides while I see Presenter View?
- Connect a second display or projector first.
- Set the slideshow output location in the Slide Show tab.
- Turn on the option to show Presenter View and start the slideshow.
- Confirm that the audience screen shows the slides while your screen shows the presenter interface.
Why can’t I see the notes area after starting the slideshow?
- Check whether you are in Presenter View instead of normal slideshow mode.
- Confirm that notes have been added to the current slide.
- If you are using two displays, check the display connection and slideshow output settings.
- Restart the slideshow and check the notes area again.
What shortcuts can I use in Presenter View?
- Press Alt+Tab to switch views.
- Press B to turn the screen black or restore it.
- Press W to turn the screen white or restore it.
- Press Ctrl+P to switch to the pen tool.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Presenter View | A presenter-side slideshow interface that usually shows the current slide, next slide, notes, and timing information. |
| Notes area | The part of a presentation that stores speaker prompts for the presenter and is usually hidden from the audience. |
| Dual-display presentation | A presentation setup that uses two display outputs, with one for the audience and one for the presenter. |