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The most accessible way to start a laser pointer is to use keyboard shortcuts.
you’re free to also use the Pointer Options to change the mouse cursor to a laser pointer.
It will immediately change the cursor to a laser pointer.
Keyboard shortcuts work on most PowerPoint versions excluding PowerPoint 2007 and 2010.
For a step-by-step guide, consider the following instructions.
By default, the laser pointer color is red.
However, you’ve got the option to change the color to blue and green.
I will discuss it later in this article.
How to Turn Off the Laser Pointer in PowerPoint
Turning off the laser pointer is straightforward.
While the laser pointer is on, just press the Esc key to remove the laser pointer.
Besides, you might use the Pointer Options to turn off the feature.
Right-press the Slide show and navigate to Pointer Options > Arrow Options > Visible.
Consider the subsequent instructions to turn off the laser pointer in PowerPoint Slide Show.
you’re free to also choose thePenorHighlighterfrom the Pointer Options to accomplish the same.
Changing the Arrow Options to Visible will change the cursor to the normal PowerPoint arrow cursor.
Check out our separate post oncant group objects in PowerPoint.
How to Change the Color of the Laser Pointer
The laser pointer color is red by default.
Are you wondering why it’s crucial that you change the color of the laser pointer?
Because it helps to stand out against the background color of your slide show.
Suppose your slide background is red; hence you cant use the red laser pointer for this slide show.
Instead, you could change the color to blue or green to make it more visible.
The slide will show the laser pointer as the changed color until you change it again.
This change will not apply to other presentation files.
it’s crucial that you change the color for those files using the Setup Up Slide Show dialog box.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you use the laser pointer during a presentation?
How do you always show a laser pointer in PowerPoint?
initiate the PowerPoint slide and start presenting the slide show once you are in Slide Show mode.
Right-choose the slide and navigate to Pointer Options > Laser Pointer to show a laser pointer.
What is the shortcut key for the laser pointer in PowerPoint?
you’re free to use shortcuts to start the laser pointer in PowerPoint.
Press Ctrl + L, and it will instantly change the mouse cursor to a laser pointer.
Press Esc to remove the laser pointer.
it’s possible for you to effortlessly enable or block the laser pointer using the keyboard shortcuts.
Besides, I have covered the process of adding or removing the laser pointer using the context menu.
