During a presentation, people often forget to remember some crucial points they should discuss in the lecture.

Adding notes to the slides is magnificent, as it helps cover every topic while presenting.

So, lets get started!

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Select a slide to add notes for that particular slide and navigate to View > Notes.

Now click and hold the left mouse button and drag to adjust the Notes pane.

you’re free to use the vertical scroll bar to view your notes.

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Right-hit your presentation and choose Show Presenter View from the context menu.

Quick Note:Press Alt + F5 to open a presentation file directly in the Presenter View.

you’re able to access this feature even with one monitor.

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The notes you added earlier will be on the right pane under the preview of the upcoming slide.

you might rewrite the notes while presenting the slides.

To do so, simply choose the text box to edit it.

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The note texts will wrap and show a vertical scroll bar if the notes are longer than usual.

The Presenter view is set in PowerPoint as default.

However, you’re free to change the setting by navigating the Slide Show tab.

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Just untick theUse Presenter Viewcheckbox to deselect it.

Heres a complete guide on how topresent Cameo in PowerPoint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why cant I see my notes in the Presenter view?

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How to view notes in PowerPoint while presenting with one monitor?

It will show you the Presenter View, your notes, and upcoming slides in one place.

Is it OK to read from notes during a presentation?

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It is totally ok to read from notes during a presentation.

But keep in mind, dont read your notes word by word.

Instead, summarize your lecture and note the essential facts you want to cover during the presentation.

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Did this article help you to add and use the notes for your PowerPoint presentation?

Let me know in the comment below.

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