How do I annotate over PowerPoint slides?

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Last updated: Dec 12, 2023 by William Schneider
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  • How do I highlight, draw, or otherwise add live written content to Powerpoint while presenting?

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  1. Start Powerpoint slide show.

  2. Rt. click with the mouse.

  3. Choose "Pointer Options".

  4. Choose either "Pen" or "Highlighter".

  5. Use a mouse, track pad, or other pointing device to annotate slide.

  6. Proceed to the next slide as usual.

  7. When you are finished, you will be prompted to save or discard your annotations.

  8. Annotations may be deleted after saving to the presentation, but must be done slide by slide.

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