If you have ever sat through a presentation and wondered how the speaker knew so much about their topic without constantly looking at their slides, the answer is likely speaker notes. Speaker notes are a powerful tool that can help you deliver a more polished and professional presentation. By adding speaker notes to your PowerPoint presentations, you can ensure that you stay on topic, remember key points, and engage your audience more effectively.
In this article, I will show you how to add speaker notes to your PowerPoint slides, step by step. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to improve your presentation skills, this guide will help you get started.
How to add a speaker note in PowerPoint slide
1. Open a PowerPoint presentation document.
2. At the bottom menu, click Notes.
3. The note area will appear and you can start typing some useful notes in there. Each slide will have its own note that can be displayed during a presentation.
4. Now, go to the Slide Show menu and check Use Presenter View. This will ensure the note appears when presenting. However, your audience won’t see it.
5. Lastly, try running the presentation.
6. The note would appear here.
7. You may increase the font size using these buttons.
FAQ about speaker notes in PowerPoint
Are there speaker notes in PowerPoint?
Yes, speaker notes can be added in PowerPoint. Speaker notes are hidden notes in PowerPoint slides that can be added to help the presenter remember important points. Speaker notes are only visible to the presenter and can also be printed with slides for reference.
How do you get speaker notes when presenting?
Enter your note in “Notes” and make sure the Presenter View checkbox on the Slide Show menu is enabled. Then, you should be able to see the written notes during a presentation.
How long should speaker notes be in a PowerPoint presentation?
Speaker notes in PowerPoint are concise and to the point, highlighting the key messages or stats that the presenter wants to convey. I highly recommended to keep the text on the slide to a minimum and put the extra information in the speaker notes section.
