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Automatically move to a specific slide in Powerpoint?

After showing some animation introduction on slide number 2, I want Powerpoint to automatically move to slide number 6. Is there any way to for me to tell Powerpoint to automatically move to a specific slide without having to trigger a click? Thanks.

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• What have you tried? Because basic functions within PowerPoint make this possible, any details of what you've tried will help get you an answer. –  CharlieRB Nov 12, 2012 at 14:41
• And to help understand the problem, is there some reason why you can't move slide 6 to slide 3 (ie, so that it immediately follows slide 2)? –  Steve Rindsberg Nov 12, 2012 at 16:59
• @CharlieRB I can only see there is an option to advance ONE slide after an amount of time in the Transitions menu, not moving to further slides so I asked there. –  Teiv Nov 13, 2012 at 9:12
• @SteveRindsberg I'm preparing for my teaching material. I want to first show some introduction on slide 2 and move to slide 6 for a short question. And after that I will move back to slide 3 and continue the lesson normally until when slide 6 is on screen again, I will give some explanation to this question. Maybe it's illogical a bit? –  Teiv Nov 13, 2012 at 9:15
• 2 Then only way to skip slides is to hide them. In that case, they won't show at all. The easiest way to do as you described; make a copy of slide 6 as slide 3. You will then have flow you are looking for. –  CharlieRB Nov 13, 2012 at 12:29

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Between my suggestions and CharlieRB's I think you have an answer so I'll summarize here.

You can put a copy of Slide 6 right after Slide 2 and have it automatically appear, then proceed with the rest of the slides, eventually landing on Slide 6, the original, again.

Or you could put Slide 6 right after Slide 2, then on Slide 6, add a hyperlink to a custom show composed of slides 3,4,5, and checkmark the option to show and return. You'd land on slide 6, click the link when ready; you'd then be able to view 3,4,5 and when done, PPT would automatically return you to slide 6. You'd want to hide slides 3,4,5 so that when you're done with slide 6, you'd move on to slide 7.

In all cases, I'm using your original numbering, but you'd actually have, in the first example:

and in the second example:

The current Office 365 releases of PowerPoint offer another option - Slide Zooms. On the Insert tab, click Zoom > select zoom type

The Zoom feature creates hyperlinked thumbnails of selected slides on a summary slide. Clicking the thumbnail jumps to that part of the presentation. Getting to the end of that part returns you to the summary slide. I organize my presentations into sections, so the Section Zoom has been very helpful in casually moving around the presentation, and is more visually interesting than a text list of hyperlinks.

An alternative method of achieving the end goal is to use the various slide navigation options in presentation view, or re-order the slides as was mentioned. My favourite navigation trick is to type the number of the slide I want, and press ENTER. If I want slide 6, I type 6 ENTER. That's it. So easy.

For a more sophisticated method of branching that doesn't tie you into a specific order of presentation, place an object on the slide and add a hyperlink to the desired slide. Want to go from slide 3 to slide 6? Click the object. Want to go from slide 3 to slide 4? Don't click the image. Place the corresponding return hyperlinked object on the destination slide.

Use any of the above-mentioned strategies (including Custom Shows) to go to your desired next slide.

You can use a custom show.

In PowerPoint 2013 on Windows, select the "Slide Show" tab on the ribbon. Then select "Custom Slide Show" and click "Custom Shows..." to see/edit all shows. A dialog window will pop up and here you can click "New...". Now you can add each slide you want, in whatever order you want, and even use them multiple times. The best part about this is that if you change a slide you used multiple times, each instance is updated (because they're really just the same slide). This capability has been in PowerPoint at least since 2003; the steps to configure it may vary.

In order to use this custom show, you can select the "Slide Show" tab, then select "Custom Slide Show" and click the custom show you created in the drop down list.

You can make your custom slide show be shown as the default. On the "Slide Show" tab, click on "Set Up Slide Show"; under "Show Slides", click on "Custom Show" and select the custom show that you want. Now, if you click one of the "Start Slide Show" buttons or press F5 , PowerPoint will display your selected show.

The way to do this is to create an invisible object over the entire slide - with a hyperlink to the slide you want to go to (slide 6).

• Create a rectangle the size of the entire slide
• Use Hyperlink to link it to slide 6
• set it in front of everything

Note: This won't work if the user is using the keyboard to advance the slide. It will work if he or she clicks the mouse anywhere on the slide to advance it.

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How to Run a PowerPoint Slide Show Automatically (Set Up a Self-Running Presentation)

Easily Create a Self-Running PowerPoint Slide Show

by Avantix Learning Team | Updated November 12, 2021

Applies to: Microsoft ®  PowerPoint ®  2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)

You can set up self-running PowerPoint slide shows to run automatically at trade shows, conventions, events or as web-based presentations. Prior to setting up a self-running presentation, you'll need to apply your preferred animations to text and objects as well as any slide transitions to be be included in the show (unless specified otherwise in the Set Up Show dialog box). When you create automatic slide shows, you also have the option of including specific slide timings, narrations or voice over and ink annotations.

Recommended article: How to Draw on PowerPoint Slides on the Fly During a Presentation (Using Ink)

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Setting up a self-running presentation

When you set up a self-running presentation, you can choose 3 options in the Set Up Show dialog box depending on your audience:

To set up a PowerPoint presentation to run automatically, but allow those watching the slide show to have control over when they advance slides:

• Click the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon and then click Set Up Slide Show. A dialog box appears.
• Under Show type, select Presented by a speaker (full screen). This is the default setting for slide shows.

To set up a presentation to run automatically, but those watching the slide show do NOT have control over when slides advance:

• Under Show type, select Browsed by an individual (window).

To set up a presentation to run automatically, but those watching the slide show do NOT have control over when slides advance and the presentation repeats until the people watching press Escape (ESC):

• Under Show type, select Browsed at kiosk (full screen).

Setting slide timings manually

You can choose to rehearse slide timings or you can manually set the slide timings for your PowerPoint slides using the Transitions tab in the Ribbon.

To set slide timings manually:

• Click the View tab in the Ribbon and then click Slide Sorter.
• Select the slide for which you want to set timing.
• Click the Transitions tab in the Ribbon.
• In the Timing group, under Advance Slide, select the After check box and then enter the number of seconds indicating how long the slide should appear on the screen. If you want the next slide to appear either when you click the mouse or automatically after the number of seconds that you enter (whichever comes first), select both the On Mouse Click and the After check boxes.
• Repeat the process for each slide for which you want to set timing.

Rehearsing and recording slide timings

If you choose Browsed by an individual (window) or Browsed at a kiosk (full screen) in the Set Up Show dialog box, you can rehearse and record timings for animations, transitions and advancing slides.

To rehearse timings, you'll use the Rehearsal toolbar shown below:

The toolbar includes the following buttons from left to right:

• Next (advance to next slide)
• Total presentation time

Click the buttons in the Rehearsal toolbar to perform the following actions:

• Click Next to advance to the next slide.
• To temporarily stop recording the time, click Pause.
• To restart recording the time after pausing, click Pause.
• To set an exact length of time for a slide to appear, type the length of time in the Slide Time box.
• To restart recording the time for the current slide, click Repeat.

To rehearse timings:

• Click the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon and then click Rehearse Timings. The Rehearsal toolbar appears and the timer begins immediately. The presentation appears in full screen recording mode.
• Click the desired buttons. Click Next to advance to the next slide or press the right arrow on your keyboard. To temporarily stop recording the time, click Pause. To restart recording the time after pausing, click Pause. To set an exact length of time for a slide to appear, type the length of time in the Slide Time box. To restart recording the time for the current slide, click Repeat.
• Continue clicking on the appropriate buttons until you are satisfied with the timings. The total presentation time appears on the top right of the Rehearsal toolbar.
• After you set the time for the last slide, a dialog box displays the total time for the presentation and another dialog box appears.
• To keep the recorded slide timings, click Yes. To discard the recorded slide timings, click No.

The presentation appears. If you view the presentation in Slide Sorter View, the slide timing is displayed below each slide.

Recording a slide show with timings

Instead of using the Rehearse Timings button, you can record timings (and narrations or voice over) as you record a show. The Record Slide Show button appears on the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon. When you record a slide show, you can start from the beginning or the current slide:

After you choose to record a slide show, you will have the option of including slide and animation timings as well as narrations, ink, and laser pointer (2010 users will not have the option of recording ink annotations):

If you select Slide and animation timings, PowerPoint automatically records the time you spend on each slide, including animations and triggers on each slide. If you have already rehearsed timings, they will be replaced.

If you use the pen, highlighter, eraser or laser pointer, those will also be recorded. Pen, highlighter, and eraser recording are available only if you have PowerPoint 2013 (and run updates) or a later version of PowerPoint. In earlier versions of PowerPoint, pen and highlighter strokes are saved as ink annotation shapes. To learn more about including ink, check out the article  How to Draw on PowerPoint Slides on the Fly During a Presentation (Using Ink) .

To record a slide show and include animations and timings:

• Click the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon and then click the arrow beside Record Slide Show. A drop-down menu appears.
• Select Start Recording from Beginning or Start Recording from Current Slide. A dialog box appears.
• Select the option to include slide and animation timings.
• Click Start Recording. The Rehearsal toolbar appears and the timer begins immediately. The presentation appears in full screen recording mode.
• If you want to record timings, click the desired buttons. Click Next to advance to the next slide or press the right arrow on your keyboard. To temporarily stop recording the time, click Pause. To restart recording the time after pausing, click Pause. To set an exact length of time for a slide to appear, type the length of time in the Slide Time box. To restart recording the time for the current slide, click Repeat.
• To end your recording at any time, right-click on a slide and select End Show from the menu.

The presentation appears. In Slide Sorter view, the slide timing is displayed below each slide.

Recording narrations or voice over

In addition to timings, you may want to add narrations or voice over. You can record narrations before you run a presentation or you can record narrations during a presentation and include audience comments. When you add narrations, PowerPoint automatically records your slide timings. Alternatively, you can set the slide timings first. Be sure to test the microphone first. If you do not want narrations throughout your entire presentation, you can record separate sounds or comments on selected slides or objects.

To record narrations, your computer requires a sound card, microphone, speakers and a webcam (optionally). You will also need a microphone connector if the microphone is not part of your computer.

It's not a bad idea to create a script first in Microsoft Word to improve flow and avoid filler words such as "um". You may also want to practice before recording although you can always re-record narration.

To record a slide show with narrations:

• In the Record Slide Show dialog box, select the check box for Narrations and laser pointer and, if required, select or deselect the Slide and animation timings check box.
• Click Start Recording. A Rehearsal toolbar appears.
• Speak into the microphone to record a narration.
• To pause the narration, in the Rehearsal toolbar, click Pause. To resume the narration, click Resume Recording.
• To end your slide show recording at any rime, right-click on the slide and then select End Show.

The recorded slide show timings and narrations are saved. If you view the presentation in Slide Sorter view, timings appear beneath each slide. A sound icon also appears in the lower-right corner of each slide that has narration.

If you re-record your narration (including audio, ink, and laser pointer), PowerPoint erases your previously recorded narration (including audio, ink, and laser pointer) when you start recording again on the same slide.

To use ink, eraser, or the laser pointer during your recording, right-click on the slide, select Pointer options and choose the laser pointer, pen, highlighter or eraser. Ink is not available for 2010 users. If you want to display a laser pointer while you're recording, press Control and your pointer will appear as a small red circle on your screen.

Previewing narration

If you want to listen to the narration on a slide:

• In Normal View, click the sound icon in the lower-right corner of the slide.
• Click Play.

Running a recorded slide show

To run a recorded slide show in Normal View:

• If necessary, on the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon, click Set Up Slide Show. A dialog box appears.
• Under Show type, select the desired option.
• On the Slide Show tab, click From Beginning or From Current Slide. During playback, your animations, inking actions, laser pointer, audio and video play in sync.
• To end the show, press Escape.

Turning timings or narrations off

You can turn off timings and narrations and then turn them on again at any time.

To turn off recorded slide timings, on the Slide Show tab, deselect the Use Timings check box.

To turn off recorded narrations, ink, and the laser pointer, on the Slide Show tab, deselect the Play Narrations check box.

Deleting timings or narration

You can use the Clear command to permanently delete timings or narration from your slide show recording. You have 4 options:

• Delete timings on the current slide
• Delete timings on all slides
• Delete narration on the current slide
• Delete narration on all slides

To clear timings or narrations:

• On the Slide Show tab, click the arrow below Record Slide Show. A menu appears.
• Select Clear and then the appropriate clear option.

Once you have recorded a presentation, you can later save it as a video if you'd like.

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Learn how to create a summary slide that you can add to the end of a presentation to support a Q&A session with your audience using older stand-alone versions of PowerPoint and Microsoft 365.

Adding a summary slide to the end of a PowerPoint presentation is a good idea. That way, you can review items with your audience at the end of the presentation. The presenter controls what items make it to the summary slide and can even use each item on the slide to quickly return to the previous slide(s).

How to create a summary slide in PowerPoint

How to hyperlink summary items, how to insert a zoom summary slide in microsoft 365.

If you’re using an older version of PowerPoint (pre-Microsoft 365), you can create a summary slide as follows:

1. Select all of the slides you want to summarize in Slide Sorter view. Click the first slide, then press and hold the Ctrl key as you click the remaining slides ( Figure A ).

2. Click Summary Slide on the Outlining toolbar.

3. PowerPoint inserts the summary slide before the slides, so be sure to drag it to the end of the presentation.

When you’re done with the presentation, you can click to the summary slide for a brief period of questions and answers, if appropriate.

SEE: Spice up your presentation by adding multiple flashing stars in a PowerPoint slide .

If that’s the end of things, then the simple summary slide is adequate. However, you might want to display the original slides again as you answer questions from the audience. If that’s a possibility, hyperlink the summary items to their respective slides as follows:

1. Select the item on the summary slide.

2. Choose Hyperlink from the Insert menu.

3. Click Place In This Document in the left pane.

4. Identify the slide ( Figure B ).

5. Click OK.

You don’t have to hyperlink the items on the summary slide, but doing so lets you return to the original slide(s) with a quick click. You’ll probably want to add hyperlinks on each slide for the return trip to the summary slide.

SEE: Here’s how to tone down a busy picture using Merge in Microsoft PowerPoint .

If you’re using Microsoft 365, adding a summary slide is easier. Thanks to the Zoom feature, PowerPoint will generate a summary slide, but how you use it differs a bit from the older summary slide. There are no hyperlinks per se; clicking a thumbnail will zoom in on the original slide.

Let’s create a summary slide that includes the same slides 1, 3 and 5 using the Zoom feature:

1. Click the Insert tab.

2. In the Links group, choose Summary Zoom from the Zoom dropdown ( Figure C ).

3. In the resulting pane, click slides 1, 3 and 5 ( Figure D ). If you select slides before starting this process, they will already be selected.

4. Click Insert.

Figure E shows the resulting summary slide, which includes thumbnails of slides 1, 3 and 5. PowerPoint displays the summary slide at the beginning of the presentation, so remember to drag it to the end.

How to use the Zoom summary slide

To use the summary slide, simply click any thumbnail to zoom in on that slide. You’re not actually moving to that slide. What happens with the next click is where sections matter.

In Figure C , you can see two dimmed options. Section Slide is dimmed because the current presentation has no sections. When you apply the Zoom summary slide, PowerPoint automatically divides your slides into sections. How you intend to use the summary slide will determine whether you keep the new sections. The Zoom feature works well with sections, but they’re not required.

SEE: Create a moving arrow in Microsoft PowerPoint to gently guide the presentation from point to point.

If the presentation has sections, the second click will zoom in on the section slide in that section. Each subsequent click will display the next slide in the section until you reach the end of the section. Once you’ve reached that point, a click will return the presentation to the summary slide.

If the presentation doesn’t use sections or the section has only one slide, the first click zooms in on the appropriate slide. The second click returns you to the summary slide.

How to remove a section

There’s no way to stop PowerPoint from adding sections once you implement the Zoom slide feature. Fortunately, removing the sections is easy:

1. Right-click the section item.

2. Choose Remove Section ( Figure F ).

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How to Automate Animation and Slideshow Transitions in PowerPoint

You can set your existing PowerPoint animations to play automatically so that you don't have to click the slide area to make the next item appear. You can also set the slide transitions to progress automatically, so there is no need to click to proceed to the next slide in your show. These instructions are for PowerPoint 2016, 2013, and 2010. The tabs and section headings may vary slightly in appearance, but the terminology in these instructions will remain the same between each version of PowerPoint.

Automate Slide Animations

• Open your PowerPoint slideshow.
• Click the [Animations] tab > From the "Advanced Animation" group, click "Animation Pane".
• Right-click the first animation > Select "Start With Previous". This will cause your first animation to start as soon as the slide appears on the screen.
• For each of the remaining animations in your list, right-click and then select "Start After Previous." This will cause all other animations on the slide to occur automatically in the order you have listed them.
• To adjust the time each animations occurs, click the up and down arrows in the "Duration:" field located within the "Timing" group.
• To adjust the time before the next animation appears, click the up and down arrows in the "Delay:" field located within the "Timing" group.

Automate Slide Transitions

• Click the [Transitions] tab > From the "Transition to This Slide" group, choose the transition you would like to apply to the selected slide.
• To modify the transition speed, adjust the "Duration" drop-down list in the "Timing" group.
• From the "Timing" group, uncheck "On Mouse Click."
• From the "Timing" group, check "After" and modify the drop-down list to display the number of seconds you would like between slides.
• To apply slide transition preferences to all slides, from the "Timing" group, select "Apply to All" or go to each slide and repeat the above steps for each individual slide.
• Save (Ctrl + S) your presentation and run the slideshow (F5) to view your changes.

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How to Make Slides Advance Automatically in PowerPoint

PowerPoint presentations are a great way to convey information and engage your audience. One way to enhance your presentation is to use automatic slide advancement, which ensures that your slides advance automatically without requiring any manual intervention. This feature can help you deliver your presentation smoothly and keep your audience engaged throughout. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint.

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Understanding the Benefits of Automatic Slide Advancement in PowerPoint

There are several benefits of using automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint. First, it helps you save time and eliminates the need for manual intervention. This means that you can focus on delivering your presentation content with ease. Secondly, it makes your presentation more engaging by keeping your audience focused on your content without any interruptions. Lastly, it offers a professional touch to your presentation as it allows you to move through your slides automatically and smoothly.

In addition to these benefits, automatic slide advancement also helps you maintain a consistent pace throughout your presentation. This is especially useful if you have a limited amount of time to deliver your content. With automatic slide advancement, you can ensure that you cover all the necessary points without rushing or running out of time. Furthermore, it can also help you avoid awkward pauses or moments of confusion when transitioning between slides. Overall, using automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint can greatly enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of your presentations.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Automatic Slide Advancement in PowerPoint

Setting up automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint is an easy and straightforward process. Here are the steps that you need to follow:

• Firstly, open your PowerPoint presentation and select the Transitions tab from the ribbon menu.
• Then, click on the Timing section and check the "After" option under Advance Slide. This option will allow you to set the time duration after which the slide will automatically advance to the next one.
• Enter the time duration for each slide, depending on your requirements. You can choose to use the same duration for each slide or customize the time duration for individual slides as per your preference.
• In case you want to have a smooth transition effect between the slides, you can choose any desired transition effect from the Transitions tab.
• Lastly, click on the "Apply to All Slides" option to apply the automatic slide advancement to all the slides in your presentation.

It is important to note that automatic slide advancement can be a useful tool for presentations that are meant to be viewed without a presenter. However, it is important to ensure that the time duration for each slide is appropriate and allows the viewer enough time to read and understand the content on the slide.

Additionally, if you want to add audio or video to your presentation, you can use the "Insert" tab to add these elements to your slides. You can also set the audio or video to play automatically, along with the automatic slide advancement, by selecting the "Play in Background" option under the "Playback" tab.

How to Customize Slide Advance Timing and Transitions in PowerPoint

If you want to customize the timing or transition effects for a specific slide, you can do so by following these steps:

• Select the slide for which you want to customize the timing or transition effects.
• Go to the Transitions tab, select the timing options and transition effects of your choice.
• Click on the "Apply to Selected Slides" option to apply the changes to the selected slide only.

It's important to note that you can also customize the timing and transition effects for multiple slides at once. To do this, select the slides you want to apply the changes to by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on each slide. Then, follow the same steps as above to customize the timing and transition effects for all selected slides.

Additionally, if you want to remove a transition effect from a slide, simply select the slide and go to the Transitions tab. Then, click on the "None" option under the Transition Effects section to remove the effect from the slide.

Tips for Creating Effective and Engaging Presentations with Automatic Slide Advancements

Here are some tips to keep in mind while creating effective and engaging presentations with automatic slide advancements:

• Avoid overusing automatic slide advancement as it can be overwhelming for your audience.
• Ensure that your slide content is engaging and informative.
• Pay attention to the timing of each slide to make sure your presentation flows smoothly.
• Use visual aids such as images, videos, and graphs to make your presentation more engaging.
• Practice your presentation beforehand to ensure smooth delivery and avoid any errors.

Another important tip to keep in mind is to use a consistent design throughout your presentation. This means using the same font, color scheme, and layout for each slide. Consistency helps to create a professional and polished look for your presentation, and also makes it easier for your audience to follow along. Additionally, be sure to keep your slides simple and uncluttered, with only the most important information displayed. This will help to keep your audience focused and engaged throughout your presentation.

How to Troubleshoot Issues with Automatic Slide Advancement in PowerPoint

If you encounter any issues with automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint, you can try the following solutions:

• Check the slide timings and make sure they are set correctly.
• Ensure that you have selected the "After" option for slide advance.
• Verify if your system meets the minimum requirements for running PowerPoint.
• Try refreshing your PowerPoint file or restarting your system.

If none of the above solutions work, you can also try disabling any add-ins or plugins that may be interfering with the automatic slide advancement feature. Additionally, you can check if there are any updates available for PowerPoint and install them to ensure that you have the latest version with all the bug fixes. If the issue persists, you may need to reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance.

Using Animation and Multimedia Elements with Automatic Slide Advancements in PowerPoint

If you want to enhance your presentation with multimedia elements such as videos, images, or animations, you can do so while using automatic slide advancement as well. Here are the steps:

• Insert the multimedia element into your slide.
• Set the timing for the multimedia element to start playing at the desired time.
• Select the "Start Automatically" option to ensure that the multimedia element plays automatically in sync with the slide advancement.

It is important to note that while using multimedia elements can enhance your presentation, it is also important to use them sparingly and purposefully. Too many multimedia elements can distract from the content of your presentation and make it difficult for your audience to follow along. When using animations, make sure they are relevant to the content and not just added for the sake of having an animation. By using multimedia elements strategically, you can create a more engaging and effective presentation.

Best Practices for Designing Slides for Automatic Advancement in PowerPoint

Here are some best practices to keep in mind while designing slides for automatic advancement in PowerPoint:

• Keep your slide content simple and concise.
• Use high-quality images and graphics.
• Avoid using too much text on each slide.
• Ensure that your slide content is relevant and aligned with your presentation topic.
• Choose a legible font style and size for better visibility.

Another important best practice is to use consistent formatting throughout your presentation. This includes using the same font style, size, and color scheme on all slides. This helps to create a cohesive and professional-looking presentation.

It's also a good idea to include visual aids such as charts, graphs, and diagrams to help illustrate your points. These can be especially helpful when presenting complex data or information.

How to Test and Preview Automatic Slide Advancements before Presenting in PowerPoint

If you want to test your presentation before presenting it to your audience, you can do so by following these steps:

• Select the Slide Show tab in the ribbon menu.
• Click on the "From Beginning" or "From Current Slide" option to start the presentation.
• Check the timing of each slide and make sure it advances automatically as per your requirement.
• Verify if the multimedia elements are playing at the desired time.
• Make any necessary changes to your presentation based on your testing.

It is important to note that testing and previewing your presentation can help you avoid any technical difficulties during your actual presentation. By doing so, you can ensure that your presentation runs smoothly and that your audience is able to fully engage with your content. Additionally, testing your presentation beforehand can help you identify any areas that may need improvement, allowing you to make necessary changes and deliver a more polished presentation.

Alternatives to Automatic Slide Advancements in PowerPoint – When and Why to Use Them

While automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint can prove to be beneficial in many ways, there may be instances where you might want to use an alternative approach. For instance, if you wish to give your audience more control over your presentation, you can choose to set manual slide advancement. Similarly, if you want to deliver a more personalized or interactive presentation, you can use interactive tools such as polls or quizzes. Ultimately, your choice of slide advancement will depend on your presentation goals and audience preferences.

Automatic slide advancement in PowerPoint is an excellent way to create engaging and informative presentations. By following the steps mentioned in this article, you can easily set up automatic slide advancement and customize it to your preferences. Incorporate the tips and best practices mentioned here to create captivating presentations that engage your audience and enhance your communication efforts.

Another alternative to automatic slide advancement is to use animations and transitions to control the flow of your presentation. This can be particularly useful when you want to highlight specific points or ideas, or when you want to create a sense of anticipation or surprise. By using animations and transitions strategically, you can keep your audience engaged and interested throughout your presentation.

Finally, you may also want to consider using a combination of different slide advancement techniques, depending on the content and structure of your presentation. For example, you could use automatic slide advancement for the introduction and conclusion of your presentation, while using manual slide advancement for the main body of your presentation. This can help you strike a balance between keeping your audience engaged and in control, while also ensuring that your presentation flows smoothly and effectively.

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How can I edit a PowerPoint presentation which automatically opens as a presentation?

I cannot edit a powerpoint since it opens automatically as a presentation. When I try to modify the properties by unchecking the read only box, I am denied this option; a message appears saying administrator only.

How can I open the powerpoint to enable edits?

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How to turn off automatic slide transition?

Dec 11, 2012

When I import a Powerpoint Presentation it defaults to having the slides automatically change when "timeline starts" instead of when user clicks "next" button.  How can I change that without having to go through every slide to delete the "automatic" change?  Thanks for your help.

• Jeanette Brooks

Hi Murray! A quicker way is to multi-select the slides in Story View, which allows you to customize the advance behavior of many slides at once. Here's how:

• Bruce Graham

As this is something that is obviously set at import time (?), is there any value in a Feature Request that makes it optional?

I know there are many more things higher up the list than this, but it is a pain in the bahookey, and I would love the option to turn it off "at source" rather than having SL assume it knows what is best for me?

Hi Bruce! Actually the advance behavior of imported PowerPoint slides will default to "automatically" IF you are importing a slide deck that was not previously something you worked on in Articulate Presenter.

If the slide deck IS a project you've worked on in Presenter, AND if you used Presenter's slide properties to set any of the slide's advance behavior to By User, then that advance behavior should be preserved for those slides when you import them into Storyline. (Also, one important point to note about importing your Presenter project: the PPTA file needs to be in the same folder as the PowerPoint file when you import into Storyline, else Storyline won't be able to obtain the info about slide properties or other course attributes you chose in Presenter.)

• Murray Etheridge

Thanks for everyone's feedback.  I multi-selected the slides in Story View and worked perfect!

• Patrick Wilson

Hi, I am currently working on a project in Articulate, and am wondering if there is a way to set a requirement for the student/viewer to watch the whole slide, before they are able to transition to the next slide? I currently have the properties set to "user" which I want, but would like them to be required to sit through the whole slide before they could transition. Any feedback would be welcomed. Thank you in advanced. 

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Controlling slides shared by another participant

A presenter in a meeting or webinar can give slide control to other participants, so that others can control the progression of slides for the presenter or when they are presenting their portion of the presentation. This avoids the need to ask the presenter to change the slide when they are ready, interrupting the flow of the meeting and presentation. Slide control can be given to multiple participants in a meeting, or multiple panelists in a webinar.

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How to assign slide control

How to use slide control, prerequisites for slide control.

• Zoom desktop client for Windows and macOS: Global minimum version or higher
• Google Slides
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Office 365 PowerPoint

Limitations of using slide control

• Assigning slide control can be done when sharing an entire screen or the specific Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Sheets window.
• When using Google Slides, the presentation must be shared in Slideshow view , as Presenter view is not supported. 
• When using Keynote, the presentation must be played in fullscreen view, as Play Slideshow in Window is not supported.  

How to enable slide control

To enable or disable Slide Control for all users in the account:

• Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an admin with the privilege to edit account settings.
• In the navigation menu, click Account Management then Account Settings .
• Click the Meeting tab.
• Under In Meeting (Basic) , click the Slide Control toggle to enable or disable it.
• If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.

To enable or disable Slide Control for a group of users:

• Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an admin with the privilege to edit groups.
• In the navigation menu, click User Management then Group Management .
• Click the applicable group name from the list.
• If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change. Note : If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at the account level and needs to be changed at that level.

To enable or disable Slide Control for your own use:

• Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
• In the navigation panel, click Settings .
• If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change. Note : If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at either the group or account level. You need to contact your Zoom admin.

How to use slide control in a meeting or webinar

• Start or join a meeting or webinar.
• Begin sharing a Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides presentation. Note : For more tips on sharing a presentation, please see our specific articles for sharing Keynote , PowerPoint , and Google Slides presentations

• This option will only be available when you are in full-screen presentation mode. 
• This option works when sharing an entire screen or the specific Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Sheets window.
• Select one or more participants you wish to give slide control. The slide control button will update with the number of participants with slide control next to the icon.

After you’ve assigned slide control to a participant, they will retain slide control for the duration of this current session, even if you stop and start sharing again (version 5.13.0 and higher). The slide controls will disappear if you exit presentation mode, but they will re-appear when you begin presenting again. You can revoke an individual’s access by clicking their name in the list, or revoke all access by clicking the Stop Slide Control button or stopping sharing completely.

When you’ve been given access to slide control and the presenter enters presentation mode, a banner notification will appear, informing you of the new access. The slide controls will appear just below the banner, in the bottom-left corner of the presentation view.

• Alternatively, you can use the left and right buttons on your keyboard to move the presentation backwards or forwards.

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If you don't want to worry about clicking through your slideshow, you can set up Google Slides to play your presentation automatically. Plus, you can have the slideshow loop, so it starts over at the beginning when it ends.

You might be playing your slideshow at a kiosk, during a conference, or publishing it to the web. These are the ideal times to use AutoPlay and Loop in Google Slides . You can automatically present the show and choose the timing between slides. Then, restart the presentation at the beginning each time it ends.

If you plan to start the slideshow and then let it play, you can set up AutoPlay and Loop , or simply one or the other.

Related: How to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation

Start the presentation by clicking "Slideshow" at the top of Google Slides. You can also use the arrow to pick either "Presenter View" or "Start From Beginning" per your preference.

When the slideshow opens, display the Presenter Toolbar by hovering your cursor over the bottom left corner of the presentation.

Click the three dots on the right of the Presenter Toolbar, then move to AutoPlay. You'll see a pop-out menu that lets you select the advance timing for the slides. You can pick from every second up to every minute.

If you also want to loop the slideshow, select "Loop" at the bottom of the pop-out menu.

When you finish, click "Play" to automatically play your presentation.

To stop the slideshow, simply click on a slide. You can then resume AutoPlay from the Presenter Toolbar by selecting "Play" again.

Maybe you plan to publish your slideshow to the web or embed it on a website rather than play it locally. You can set up AutoPlay and Loop as part of the publish settings.

Related: How to Share a Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides File as a Web Page

Go to File > Publish to the Web in the menu.

Choose either "Link" or "Embed" per your intent. Then use the Auto-Advance Slides drop-down box to choose the timing for the slides. Here again, you can pick from every second up to every minute.

To loop the slideshow, check the box for Restart the Slideshow After the Last Slide.

You can then mark the checkbox for Start Slideshow as Soon as the Player loads if you like, so that the viewer doesn't have to take any action to begin the presentation.

When you finish, click "Publish" and confirm to obtain the link or embed code for the slideshow.

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• Microsoft is enriching its Copilot in productivity apps such as Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.
• A new Copilot Studio will allow corporate workers to augment the Copilot's knowledge by connecting it with business software such as ServiceNow and Workday.
• The $30 per person per month price will remain the same.

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Microsoft on Wednesday announced a slew of new capabilities coming to the Copilot artificial intelligence add-on for its Microsoft 365 productivity applications.

In the year since Microsoft-backed OpenAI introduced the popular ChatGPT virtual assistant, companies have expressed interest in how AI might make their workers more efficient, and several other software makers, including Adobe , Google and Salesforce , have also come out with tools.

There are concerns about whether Copilot for Microsoft 365 is worth $30 per person per month. Many analysts expected a lower price when Microsoft announced its decision in July. Now Microsoft is responding by extending the feature list while maintaining the price.

Until this point, Copilot could show personalized action items from missed meetings in Outlook, prepare draft PowerPoint presentations, create illustrations of information in Word documents and generate forecasts based on existing data in Excel files. A chat feature informed by internal organizational data could summarize unread email messages, recommend changes to files and come up with highlights for documents.

A new Copilot Studio service will give corporate workers an easy way to enrich Copilot's knowledge with newly integrated data from business software such as ServiceNow and Workday . Copilot Studio is "tucked into the $30 price point, so it really bolsters the value," said Jared Spataro, a Microsoft corporate vice president, told CNBC in an interview.

Here are some of the other enhancements coming for those with Copilot licenses:

• In Teams, Copilot will be able to answer questions about meetings as they happen, even if it doesn't create a transcription or recording. People who wish to save AI-generated content during meetings will have to copy it and save it elsewhere.
• If at least one person in a Teams meeting has a license, Copilot can record notes live, and participants will be able to ask it to follow instructions such as, "Write down what Dana said as a quote."
• Copilot will be able to create Teams chat messages and come up with tone changes.
• During Teams meetings, the Whiteboard tool can automatically create visualizations of ideas that people discuss.
• In Outlook, the Copilot can help plan meetings, proposing attendees, agendas and lists of recommended documents to share with participants.
• In PowerPoint, Copilot will be able to create slides that include AI-generated images based on brand assets, with the help of the Microsoft Designer app.
• People will be able to enter formatting and style preferences for the assistant's output in Word and PowerPoint.

Some early users of Copilot were already content with what it could do before this week's updates, which Microsoft executives are discussing at the company's Ignite conference in Seattle.

Microsoft allowed Visa to offer a small number of licenses through a preview, and soon it will give Copilot to most employees, said Rajat Taneja, the payment company's president of technology. Taneja was among the first Visa employees to try Copilot. He's constantly using it. It summarizes PowerPoint presentations and other documents on his behalf.

"You can use it for drafting communication — a speech, a message — or editing something you've already written, and it does a pretty good job of doing that," he said.

A few hundred employees at Visa now have Copilot licenses. The company has surveyed the group, and the vast majority of respondents said they would be disappointed to lose access, Taneja said.

The perspective at Visa aligns with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's portrayal of Copilot's reception as of late October.

"Customers tell us that once they use Copilot, they can't imagine work without it," he said on a conference call with analysts.

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