As you may already know,Microsoft PowerPoint offers a robust feature setfor creating presentations.

But what kind of tools are useful for actually presenting a slideshow?

We’ll walk you through several features that can help you engage your audience.

Start Rehearsing in PowerPoint

When your slideshow opens in full screen mode, click “Start Rehearsing” to begin.

You’ll see feedback in real-time as you speak and move through your presentation.

Plan ahead for your presentation by practicing with this handy built-in tool.

Presenter Coach Rehearsal Report

If you add the Cameo element to additional slides, yourcamerafeed continues seamlessly through your presentation.

With subtitles, you could display every word you say during a presentation in the language of your choice.

For an excellent way to accommodate your audience during your slideshow, give the subtitles feature a try.

Cameo on the PowerPoint Insert tab

To access those tools like a laser pointer or your presenter notes, check outPresenter View.

Then,start your presentationas normal.

On Mac, simply click “Presenter View” on the Slide Show tab.

Cameo on a slide with the Camera Format tab open

Next, you’ll see a dashboard-like screen with everything you need.

Presenter View puts everything you need at your fingertips during your presentation.

Choose a tool and then use your cursor to control it.

Subtitle Settings in PowerPoint

As of November 2022, this feature is not available in PowerPoint on Mac.

You’ll then see a rectangle on your screen indicating the zoom area.

Move that rectangle to the spot you want to enlarge and click.

Subtitle toggle in PowerPoint on Windows

you could then drag to move around the slide while it’s zoomed in.

Right-click or use your Escape key to zoom back out to the original view.

Then when it’s time to present, use Presenter View to display your notes during the show.

User Presenter View on the Slide Show tab

Place your cursor in the notes area on the right side and add or remove text.

Having your speaker notes with you during a slideshow is a key element in a successful presentation.

When you finishcreating your PowerPoint slideshow, prepare to present it by trying out these features ahead of time.

Show Presenter View during a presentation

Then, incorporate them into your slideshow where it makes sense.

Your audience will be glad you did!

Presenter View in PowerPoint

Pen, Highlighter, and Laser Pointer in Slide Show View

Zoom button in Presenter View

Zoom on a PowerPoint slide

Notes panel in PowerPoint