1.5Launch & navigate the slideshow
The essentials in 30 seconds
- F5 start, Shift + F5 here, N for black, number + Enter to jump: the speaker's survival kit.
- The laser pointer and pen direct attention — sparingly.
- Always rehearse in real conditions at least once: projection, timer, loud voice.
Spun mini-case — Launch & navigate the slideshow
Amel repeats the launch in slideshow mode: go forward, go back, hide the screen, use presenter mode. She wants to arrive relaxed on the day of the presentation, without searching for her keys.
Continuation of the common theme: the Blida agri-food SME is preparing its market launch.
1. F5, Shift + F5, Esc: the vital trio
F5 projects from the beginning, Shift + F5 from the current slide (the quick test), Esc exits. During projection: click/Space/N moves forward, P moves backward, number + Enter jumps to a slide, B darkens the screen (looking at you), W whitens it.
2. Navigate like a pro in front of an audience
The public should never see your office: start before arrival, leave after departure. B during questions: the black screen allows speech. Ctrl + P annotates (pen), E erases: the annotation underlines, it does not decorate.
3. Test before: technical rehearsal
The day before: test video projector + resolution + sound in the real room, embedded font, embedded videos (not linked), exported backup PDF. A presentation that works “at home” is not a presentation that works “over there”.
🔎 Concrete example — Real life example — Technical rehearsal in 10 minutes
1. Shift + F5 on each loaded slide (video? sound?)
2. B/W: black and white OK?
3. Number + Enter: jump to the annex, then return
4. Export backup PDF to USB keyReading: each gesture tested before the big day.
Lesson: Rescue PDF saves cursed projections.
Section vocabulary
- F5 / Shift + F5
- Start the slideshow from the beginning / from the current slide.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “F5 / Shift + F5” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “F5 / Shift + F5” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- N (black) / B (white) button
- Black or white screen during projection: attention returns to the speaker. Any key to resume.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Touche N (black) / B (white)” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Key N (black) / B (white)” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- Number + Enter
- Type 12 then Enter during the slideshow: jump directly to slide 12 (print your numbered plan!).
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Number + Entry” in preparing for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Number + Enter” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- Stylus / highlighter / laser
- Ctrl + P (stylus), Ctrl + L (laser pointer) or right-click → Pointer options: annotate and live point.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Stylus / highlighter / laser” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Stylus/highlighter/laser” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- Control screen (Presenter mode)
- Enriched preview on the speaker side — detailed in 3.5; here, remember that it is activated with Alt + F5 to practice without dual screen.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Control screen (Presenter mode)” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Control screen (Presenter mode)” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
In practice — Oral simulation
- Start your presentation with F5 and move forward 3 slides (arrow, space or click).
- Type 1 then Enter: direct return to opening. Then press N: black screen — that’s the “look at me” moment — and resume.
- Activate the stylus (Ctrl + P) and circle a key number; erase with E; go back to arrow (Esc).
- Exit (Esc): PowerPoint offers to keep or ignore your annotations — choose consciously.
Ready-to-say script — Launch & navigate slideshow (25 sec)
“Start the projection, navigate between slides and use the pointer/highlighter. Concretely, I check this point before projecting: f5 start, shift + f5 here, n for black, number + enter to jump: the speaker's survival kit. »
Short wording, to be adapted to the audience and the context of the meeting.
Copy and paste template — “Launch & navigate the slideshow” checklist
CHECKLIST — Launch & navigate the slideshow
1. F5 start, Shift + F5 here, N for black, number + Enter to jump: the speaker's survival kit.
2. The laser pointer and pen direct attention — sparingly.
3. Always repeat in real conditions at least once: projection, timer, loud voice.
4. Escape leaves; annotations can be preserved in the file.
EXPECTED RESULT: The 6 projection gestures in muscle memory: you will control without taking your eyes off your audience.Express version
Apply only the essentials and the first key point, then check the rendering in projection.
Remote
Share the file and check fonts, contrasts and text size before the video conference.
As a team
Lock in the common model and document choices to keep colleagues consistent.
Printed version
Keep the message titles and the text outline; remove animations that are no longer needed.
✓ Best practices
- Shift + F5 to test quickly.
- B to regain attention.
- Backup PDF always with you.
✗ Common pitfalls
- Discover the room on the big day.
- Related videos instead of embedded.
- Let the public see his office.
Key takeaways
- F5 start, Shift + F5 here, N for black, number + Enter to jump: the speaker's survival kit.
- The laser pointer and pen direct attention — sparingly.
- Always rehearse in real conditions at least once: projection, timer, loud voice.
- Escape leaves; annotations can be preserved in the file.
48 hour challenge — apply tomorrow
Resume oral simulation on the Amel launch presentation: Start your presentation with F5 and move forward 3 slides (arrow, space or click).. Time 20 minutes and note what has changed for the audience.
- I can explain and apply: F5 start, Shift + F5 here, N for black, number + Enter to jump: the speaker's survival kit.
- I can explain and apply: The laser pointer and pen direct attention — sparingly.
- I can explain and apply: Always rehearse in real conditions at least once: projection, timer, loud voice.
Frequently asked questions
How to hide the small toolbar at the bottom left during projection?
It disappears on its own after a few seconds of inactivity. To disable it: File → Options → Advanced options → uncheck “Show context toolbar”.
The slideshow is displayed on the wrong screen, what should I do?
Slideshow → Configure Slideshow → choose target screen, or Windows + P to set display mirroring/extending before launching.
What does the B key do during the slideshow?