Microsoft Office · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 5: Presentations with PowerPoint · Lesson 3 of 3

Delivering a Presentation

Run a slide show, use presenter view and speaker notes, and present within a time limit.

In this lesson you will

  • Use slide show controls and presenter view
  • Deliver a timed presentation with notes

Key concepts

presenter viewspeaker notesrehearse timingsaudience questions

The lesson

Good delivery is prepared. Write speaker notes with key points, not a full script, and rehearse with a timer until you finish comfortably within the time.

Face the audience, not the screen. Speak slowly, pause after important points and make eye contact around the room. Presenter View shows your notes and the next slide while the audience sees only the current slide.

Prepare for questions by thinking of two or three likely ones. If you do not know an answer, say so and offer to follow up.

Step by step

  1. Add speaker notes to each slide.
  2. Rehearse twice with a timer.
  3. Practise using Presenter View.
  4. Deliver to the group and answer one question.

Practice activity

Deliver your six-slide presentation in four minutes using speaker notes and answer one question.

Expected result: A timed presentation delivered within four minutes.

Check your understanding

  1. Why bring a PDF and printed notes to a presentation?

    Show answer

    As a backup if the computer, software or power fails.

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