How to Use WPS Presenter View on Windows

This how-to guide includes 4 topics for WPS Presenter View, with 4 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; use the index below to jump to each task.

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How-to Guide

1. Turn on Presenter View

Entry: Slide Show tab → Presenter View

1. Open the presentation you want to show.
2. Click the Slide Show tab at the top.
3. Click Presenter View to turn on this mode.
4. Confirm that the interface switches to the presenter workspace.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Presenter View interface is open.
• What you can do next: You can continue to view the current slide, next slide, notes, and toolbar.

Tips While Using

• If you want the audience to see the normal slideshow while you see the presenter workspace, connect a second display or projector in advance.

2. Check the current slide and next slide preview

Entry: Open Presenter View and review the on-screen panels

1. In Presenter View, locate the current slide area.
2. Check the next slide preview area.
3. Use the preview to plan your speaking order and slide timing.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Both the current slide and next slide areas are visible.
• What you can do next: You can continue presenting or switch slides based on the preview.

Tips While Using

• Before presenting, review slide order so you do not need to jump back frequently during the slideshow.

3. View notes and the timer

Entry: Open Presenter View and review the notes area and timer

1. In Presenter View, find the notes area.
2. Read the speaker notes for the current slide.
3. Check the timer to track elapsed presentation time.
4. Adjust your pacing based on the notes and timing.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The notes area and timer are visible.
• What you can do next: You can keep presenting while referring to notes and timing.

Tips While Using

• Add notes before the presentation so they are ready for reference during delivery.

4. Use presentation tools and shortcuts

Entry: Presenter View toolbar; keyboard shortcuts during slideshow

1. In Presenter View, locate the toolbar.
2. Use tools such as the pen, laser pointer, or magnifier when needed.
3. During the slideshow, use shortcuts such as B for black screen or restore, W for white screen or restore, and Ctrl+P to switch to the pen.
4. If you need to switch between normal slideshow mode and Presenter View, use Alt+Tab to switch windows.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The toolbar is available, and shortcut actions change the display state as expected.
• What you can do next: You can continue annotating, presenting, or changing display states.

Tips While Using

• Shortcut behavior can depend on which window is active, so make sure the slideshow window has focus before using them.