How to Annotate during Powerpoint

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While giving a slide show presentation, right-click in Windows on the slide.

Choose an annotation item from the Pointer Options submenu, such as Felt Tip Pen or Ballpoint Pen

Step One

You can write directly on the slides: underline words, draw a picture, or whatever you want to emphasize and enhance your presentation.

Step Two

To annotate (write or draw on) a slide during a slide show:◦ Start the slide show◦ Display the slide you want to annotate◦ Right-click on the slide, point to Pointer Options,

then click on Pen◦ Click and drag the mouse pointer to write or draw

on the slide

Review

To show/hide pointer Press <A> or <=>

To change arrow to an annotation pen Press <Ctrl> + <P>

To change annotation pen to an arrow Press <Ctrl> + <A> or <Esc>

Shortcuts

To return to normal use, and move onto the next slide, select Arrow from the submenu.

To erase on-screen annotations Press <E>

Step Three

The Windows version of PowerPoint lets you save your annotations at the end.

Just click on the pop-up box asking if you want to save your ink presentation or discard!

Step Four

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