26.03.2024
Microsoft Teams' PowerPoint Live Mode: What You Need to Know.
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PowerPoint presentations, an indispensable part of the business world and beyond. Unfortunately, they are not always well-received. Often, it's not the content that's the problem, but the way it's presented. We're talking about the endless slides that pass by without any interaction with the participants. But did you know that there's a way to keep your audience engaged?
Especially through the 'PowerPoint Live Mode' within Microsoft Teams. Perhaps one of the most underrated features within Teams, although it can drastically improve your presentation experience!
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Let's go back to the basics and why we're sharing this tip. "Let me share my screen," words uttered in a Microsoft Teams meeting, followed by inevitably sharing a PowerPoint presentation. The presenter is then stuck controlling their slides, and the participants find themselves in a passive role. Also, the technical aspect of sharing your entire screen is not ideal. Private messages, notifications, other distractions, can all come up and are no longer visible only to the presenter's eye.
The ease and professionalism of PowerPoint Live Mode
The 'PowerPoint Live Mode' changes this. With this feature, presenters can seamlessly and interactively share their PowerPoint presentations in Teams meetings. Instead of sharing their entire screen, they share only their presentation. Participants can then browse through the slides at their own pace (Private View), make notes, and even ask questions, all without taking control of the presentation away from the presenter. Truly a game-changer for virtual meetings.
But that's not all. Another great feature of PowerPoint Live Mode is sharing control of the presentation with others remotely. This means multiple people can control the presentation, creating a more collaborative and interactive experience. Imagine having a brainstorming session where team members from around the world collaborate on a presentation. With PowerPoint Live Mode, they can all contribute and edit the presentation in real-time.
And let's not forget about the built-in laser pointer and highlighter. These handy tools allow presenters to draw participants' attention to specific points on the slides and highlight important information. It adds an extra layer of interactivity and engagement to the presentation, even remotely.
Out with the old ..
So, it's time to break away from old habits and sharing your entire screen to present. Perhaps some people are not aware of this feature, or others are clinging to old habits out of fear of new technologies. But let's be honest, transitioning to PowerPoint Live Mode is anything but complicated. It's a matter of a few clicks to share your presentation instead of your entire screen. Plus, the benefits are enormous:
- Increased participant engagement
- Fewer distractions
- A professional presentation experience
Full features via https://support.microsoft.com/...
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