WPS Speaker Notes on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Speaker Notes usually focus on where to add notes, who can see them, and how to print them; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Where can I add Speaker Notes?

  1. Open your presentation and select the target slide.
  2. Click Notes on the bottom status bar, or use the notes area below the slide in Normal view.
  3. You can also use View → Notes Page or Slide Show → Speaker Notes to access related note views.

Can the audience see Speaker Notes?

  1. Speaker Notes are intended for the presenter.
  2. When you present with a presenter-side view, the notes are available for your reference.
  3. The audience-facing slideshow does not show the note content.

How do I print slides with notes?

  1. Review the note content in Notes Page view first.
  2. Open the print settings for the presentation.
  3. Choose a notes-page style or equivalent print layout before printing.

Why can’t I see the notes area during a slideshow?

  1. Confirm that the slideshow has already started.
  2. Check whether you are in the presenter-side view instead of the audience-only display.
  3. If you use an external display, review the display arrangement and then check the notes area again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Speaker NotesPresenter-only note content attached to a slide for speaking prompts and reminders.
Notes PageA view that combines the slide and its notes, often used for review or printing.
Presenter ViewA presentation view that helps the presenter see supporting information such as notes while the audience sees only slides.
Normal ViewThe standard editing view used to work on slides and their note areas.