PowerPoint Presenter View is an excellent feature for presenting slides while viewing speaker notes and the next slide on your own screen. However, using Presenter View in Zoom meetings can be challenging, especially if you only have one screen.

Here are some tips for effectively using PowerPoint Presenter View in Zoom:

Set Up Your Presentation for Presenter View

First, ensure your PowerPoint presentation is properly configured for Presenter View:

Go to the Slide Show tab and click Set Up Slide Show
Under Show Type, choose Browsed by an individual (window)
This will allow you to view slides in a window instead of full screen when presenting

Share Only a Portion of Your Screen in Zoom

Since Presenter View takes up your whole screen, you’ll need to selectively share only the slide portion:

Open the presentation and start Presenter View using Alt+F5
In Zoom, click Share Screen then go to the Advanced tab

Select Portion of Screen then drag the green box to only cover the slide portion
Your viewers will only see the slides, not your notes

Use Two Screens for Best Results

For the optimal Presenter View experience, use two monitors – one for your audience to see the slides, and one for viewing your notes:

Enable Presenter View so it displays on your presenter screen
Share the slide screen in Zoom using Share Screen
Refer to your notes on the presenter display without the audience seeing them

Alternative: Share Presenter View Preview

If you only have one screen, there is a workaround using Presenter View Preview:

Start Presenter View Preview using Alt+F5
In Zoom, go to the Advanced tab and select Portion of Screen

Drag the green box to show just the slide preview portion
This displays lower resolution slides but allows you to view notes

Give Presentation Control to Others

Zoom has a Slide Control option to let others control slide advancement:

Start sharing your presentation in Zoom
Click on Slide Control in the sharing toolbar
Select participants to give them control of the slides

Additional Tips and Tricks

Here are some additional pointers for effectively presenting slides in Zoom:

Use slide numbers and the slide sorter view for easy navigation
Annotate slides with arrows, text boxes or drawings to call attention to key points

Pause on important slides and give your audience time to digest information
Change your Zoom background to match branding colors and complement your slides
Spotlight your video when speaking to focus attention

Use Presenter Coach in PowerPoint to get feedback on pacing and filler words

With the ability to selectively share your screen and configure multi-monitor setups, PowerPoint Presenter View can be an indispensable tool for delivering polished, professional presentations over Zoom. Use the tips in this guide to unlock the capabilities of Presenter View for your next online meeting or webinar.