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@donnakenski2964 , I am pleased this has helped and grateful for your compliment. Now go have fun with Design Ideas.

@mikemasuda3093, I am so pleased that you found the video and it helped. Thanks for sharing!

@kristenshepherd8797, AWESOME. Glad I could have helped!

@halloosin8, now go out and slay! Thanks for taking the time for the update.

Glad it helped!

@HendrickT-bi4iw, you please me to no end! The whole point of the video was to lessen some of the pain in the world. Thanks for reporting back.

@Be_slow_like_Acoustic, as you could tell, I LOVE mind maps and this is a great way to make smaller maps with the Microsoft SmartArt tool. Thanks for watching.

Vicki, I am intrigued to see if we can find an alternate solution. But prefer not to discus on the internet/CZcams. Only if you wish, reach out to me on my CONTACT page at: www.power-up.training/contact/

I continue to think about the situation. And have some convoluted way to turn on Windows Accessibility feature of "COLOR FILTERS" and the selection of a color combo. This will let you alter how PowerPoint PRESENTER looks but the downside is that it will also alter the color scheme of your PowerPoint presentation. Should this be an option (not all companies will let you alter the facility's computer), you could then design a presentation color scheme to work when COLOR FILTERS is enabled. Reach out to me if this is of interest.

@karenerichards9351, before you start Zoom, do you already have the PowerPoint Left and Right monitor working they way you want? Once configured, you should then be able to start Zoom and when it comes time to present, select SHARE and share the specific SCREEN, not the app. That way you can choose the screen with the presentation. Let me know how that works out.

Great tip for those with developer skills or just getting started.

You would think with all the money that Microsoft is investing in AI, that they could add some "intelligent" error message on why DESIGNER Icon is grayed out and how to fix it. As it is now, it is just guessing on what black magic is missing. Sigh . . .

Thanks for noticing. I continue experimenting with expanding how to educate standard software video instruction with visuals, audio, and storyline. The journey of learning “filmmaking” has been long. I start by creating an outline “script” to storyboard what I am trying to teach. Then, I record the video walkthrough with the screen capture software of CAMTASIA. Next, the speaking script is written to match the recorded computer screen video. Noting in the written script where to be looking to reference different parts of the monitor screen to simulate that I am recording the video and screen capture at the same time (which I am not doing). Practice, practice, and then on to headshot video shooting. My spare bedroom studio has several background color LED lights projected to a gray backdrop. And then, for video recording, I use three networked Panasonic Lumix BGH1 box cameras each with a different focal length. Plus a separate microphone, just out of view Turn the cameras on and record. Next, the three recorded video files will be edited in multicam mode in DaVINCI RESOLVE using iZOTOPE RX10 audio tool cleanup. Take the audio and video headshot video back into the screen recorded CAMTASIA and finish up adding the screen zoom, text overlays, pointers and more. All using CAMTASIA. All in all, it is a considerable time commitment. However, I enjoy the process of making my mini-films for others to learn from.

@talongenxr7799, to this day, I remember the struggle I too had. While I appreciate the SUBSCRIBE, just a heads up that I have pivoted from deep server tech videos (as a sys admin for over 20 years) to primarily Microsoft Office focused videos. Which may or may not be of value to you.

@catmanbluz, troubleshooting over CZcams is hard. But I am 85% sure I know what happened. If you did get the video for Ocean, then it is working correctly. The key is to start with a BLANK presentation. If you rewrite the title after getting a video, then it will not work the second time on the same presentation. Open a new Blank Presentation. I just tried dog, man, cat and numbers. All worked. However, the suggestion for GIRL and WOMAN (or even WOMEN) were lame and not relevant.

Camtasia is a great content editing and creation tool. I use it to do my screen capture and enhancements for these CZcams tutorials. But for a straight-on presentation, PowerPoint is hard to beat.

@@PowerUpTraining But I find a few things missing - 1. The e-learning content needs essentially a quiz. 2. Animations and transitions cannot be just a drag & drop thing. 3. Timeline manipulation is quirky. 4. On grouping and sections, aninations can't be applied. 5. Interactivity with hyperlinks and buttons needs a load of knowledge. 6. Applying arrows & cursor effects, highlighting parts of image and cropping & trimming media , audio effects is a great task. Storing them for future use in a library, a placeholder, chroma effect are still things Microsoft has to look into. Imagine the days without the morph transition. Oh! Even a novice like a school pupil can make a quick decent presentation in Camtasia, I believe. Rest, you're an expert. 👍

PowerPoint excels at presenting ideas in a professional setting. However, Camtasia is far superior in creating e-learning content. I totally agree; and I live in Camtasia for all my CZcams elearning videos. The controls for video content is OUTSTANDING. (Two other tools in my video creation is Davinci Resolve for video editing / color correction and a suite of iZotope for audio editing/cleanup . . . but they are EXPENSIVE.)

Tim, best three word review ever. Thanks!

I don’t think so, but you might explore. Based on a web search here are some recent presentation handheld pointers (the summary is not mine): 1. DINOSTRIKE Presentation Clicker: Offers a unique finger ring concept for a hands-free experience, easy-to-understand controls for page navigation and screen functions, and compatibility with various operating systems and popular presentation software. 2. Kensington Expert Wireless Presenter: Features a bright green laser pointer, cursor control joystick for precise movement, backlit button controls, and a wireless range of up to 150 feet. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X. 3. Logitech Spotlight: Elevates presentations with its digital highlighting system, allowing for precise highlighting or magnification of specific areas on the screen. It requires the use of the Logitech presentation app. 4. Targus - Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer: A battery-powered device that can be used to point out important information in a crowded room or for educational purposes. 5. Logitech R500s Laser Presentation Remote Clicker: A wireless presenter with a laser pointer, suitable for presentations and lectures. 6. Kensington K33374EUB Wireless Presenter: A wireless presenter with a laser pointer, designed for presentations and lectures. 7. Logitech 910-005749 Spotlight Presentation Remote: A presentation remote with a spotlight feature, allowing for precise highlighting of information on the screen. 8. ELISWEEN Wireless Presenter Clicker: A wireless presenter with a clicker function, suitable for presentations and lectures. 9. Kensington K72426AM Wireless Presenter with Green Laser: A wireless presenter with a green laser pointer, designed for presentations and lectures. 10. Logitech R800 Presentation Clicker Remote: A wireless presenter with a clicker function, suitable for presentations and lectures. 11. NORWII N27 Wireless Presentation Clicker with Laser Pointer: A wireless presenter with a laser pointer, designed for presentations and lectures. 12. BYEASY PPT Presentation Clicker with Volume Control: A wireless presenter with volume control, suitable for presentations and lectures. 13. DinoFire RCRF-011 Wireless Presenter: A wireless presenter with a clicker function, designed for presentations and lectures. 14. DinoFire Presenter Clicker for Powerpoint Presentations and Mac: A wireless presenter specifically designed for PowerPoint presentations and Mac compatibility.

I appreciate your comment. I know my viewers' time is valuable, so I try to maximize the knowledge transfer.

I am not sure what I would wear if I wanted to cosplay a Slide Master!

@gpl3046, people may think I am exaggerating about saving your job. This truly is a life-saver. I am glad you discovered the video and that I could help you out.

@user-mz4kp8hh8q, Glad it was helpful! I was trying to be "spot on." <ha>

@allisea7768, before I go in the wrong direction, did you mean Microsoft/PowerPoint and not Adobe? (And as an avid Canva user, I do have opinions.)

There are countless of free and for purchase PowerPoint templates online. There is a much greater variety of templates that have more functionality than the templates on Canva. They really do not compare.

I am going to add that these are different tools for different needs. I use Canva for one-off design items, BUT NEVER for presentations. PowerPoint targets presentations and provides the key continuity tools, while Canva is a collection of pages. With that said, if you are looking for new inspirations and you are running the paid PowerPoint 365, check out my tutorial to open up a whole new world of fresh themes: "Unique PowerPoint Themes in 68 Seconds" czcams.com/video/PUCKCcPKBcI/video.html

@FlintOlsen, Interesting request. Currently working on three other new videos, but I'll start thinking on how best to achieve these results.

@FlintOlsen, That video is now live and I gave you credit for asking the question. Thanks for the suggestion. czcams.com/video/K93vd5v78Ts/video.html

@sticknodesrift, good to see you!

@gpiske01, this tutorial took me a but longer to build as I too had to make sense of the crazy tool. Not always obvious. Thanks for the feedback.

@justvocals4652 ! ! ! Thanks.

Zoom is such a "clever" and USELESS description of a very cool tool. @rajsuthar999 , I am glad that I could be of help to explain it to you.

Maybe I am sensing bit of harmless ridiculing but be it a Sir Attenborough comparison, I will gladly take it.

I did some poking around and can confirm that the transition sounds are lost, even if you export "with narration." You may want to look for a "screen recorder" tool (not Microsoft) that you start before running the slide show." Many will capture the screen and the audio. Do a search of "what are some free windows screen recorder tools"

Glad it helped!

As long as it does not grow too big, this works great.

Are you on Windows or an Apple Mac?

It is a shame that Microsoft has not done this yet. However, after almost a decade, I now see Microsoft adding some new features; but will they just focus are clever new tricks or fix a major deficiency as photo editing? Thanks for commenting!

@anaassis7800, these concepts will change how you work with PowerPoint. Welcome to now becoming a true PowerPoint Superuser!!!

Glad it was helpful! Now @SuzanneDoughty, now go make something spectacular!

@timmills6475, to test this out, work with a COPY of an existing slide show with multiple slides. 1) Open up the DESIGN ribbon menu (this is just be ready to apply a new design . . . not a critical step). 2) Go to the Slide Sorter view 3) Create three or four sections to test with 4) CRITICAL: Click *_ON_* the section name and then apply a new design Clicking on any random slide will impact the whole collection; but clicking on the Section NAME should limit it to just that section. Let me know how that works out.

@@PowerUpTraining it worked! Thank you for your detailed explanation and fast response. This video goes so in depth on the slides like any of the past ones I’ve watched so far. Subscribed and will watch more.

Happy to hear. I've been tasked with other projects in the past three months, but back on the CZcams creation trail with many more scheduled for 2024!

@@WTDsay, so pleased that this was of value. It is hard to know the tricks if you don't they exist. Best of fortunes going forward.

Brian, as far as I know that is NOT possible. The reason is that the ZOOM click spot are hot spots to make the jump. And since you can have multiple ZOOM hot spots on a single slide, the arrow key would not know which one to execute. So a click of the mouse on the hot zoom slide is needed.

I am not a regular Google Slides presenter, but I did just fire up a presentation and launched it into slide show mode. With the Logitech software already installed on my PC, the Logitech Spotlight Remote would 1) advance the slide, 2) reverse the slide with the matching buttons and even show the "spotlight" on screen laser pointer that could then be moved with hand motions by waving the remote around. @danstrage4507, if there is a specific function you are looking for beyond the basics, let me know, and I can try it out.

You are spot on about the power of the Slide Master control!

@jpl980, I agree about the timer/clock. The last time I used that feature was when creating the video. While displaying the time on the presenter view is worthless, I suspect having a "5-minute" timer when you have a STRICK time limit to present. It could have a 1-minute time-left warning. But in real life, I have never used it. On USB vs Bluetooth. Presenting in strange venues always scares the heck out of me with so many things outside of my control. If Bluetooth works for you (and you are not that far from the presenting computer), then go with it!

Aren't both types of connections Bluetooth? The only difference is if you are using the Bluetooth built into the laptop, or if you are using the Bluetooth in the USB dongle. Perhaps you are saying that the position of the Bluetooth antennae built into the laptop works better, where as depending where the Bluetooth USB dongle is plugged in, it might partially block the signal?

I am quite sure that the dongle is NOT Bluetooth. Looking on the Logitech website, they refer to some unnamed "Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology." They state it is both faster responding and longer range. I have no scientific radio testing equipment, so I can't confirm. Other than getting great distance results when on the dongle.

On a Windows computer, this should work (see official Microsoft description at the bottom of this reply). What is happening is the ALT key is activating the menu shortcuts before you can activate the F5. Which you observed. HERE IS THE TRICK: *Try HOLDING DOWN THE F5 key ***_first_* , and then tap the ALT key.* support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-keyboard-shortcuts-to-deliver-powerpoint-presentations-1524ffce-bd2a-45f4-9a7f-f18b992b93a0#:~:text=Maneuver%20in%20Presenter%20View,-You%20can%20use&text=To%20start%20a%20presentation%20in,and%20select%20the%20preferred%20monitor.

Glad it was helpful! It is not obvious; hope all went well in your presentation.

What a great tip. Thanks.

@user-fo2nw6pc5p, this is a tough issue with so many possibilities. Glad this was of use for you

@alexcr555, thanks for leaving the feedback. My 2024 goal is to be as informative as possible, in the shortest amount of time. An aspirational goal.

@eddyjolo, I am pleased I could help!

Glad it helped! Now, @rsimbron86 , go create something awesome!

@abdulghany, it truly is a wild new world. Thanks for the comment.

Good luck with your presentation!