4.5Stand-alone slideshow & kiosk
The essentials in 30 seconds
- Kiosk = automatic timings + “Viewed on a kiosk” + (ideally).ppsx.
- 6-10 seconds per visual slide: time to read without getting bored.
- Terminal mode neutralizes keyboard and clicks: no one “breaks” the loop in the living room.
Mini-spun case — Stand-alone slideshow & kiosk
Amel installs a stand-alone slideshow on the lounge's reception terminal. The presentation must loop, remain readable without a presenter and return to the beginning after a few minutes.
Continuation of the common theme: the Blida agri-food SME is preparing its market launch.
1. Three autonomy, three settings
Kiosk/kiosk (Slideshow → Configure → Viewed on a terminal + loop + timings), sending by e-mail (PDF or PPSX: opens direct in projection), online sharing (OneDrive link: always up to date). Each use has its format: .pptx is not universal.
2. Lock without freezing the useful
In terminal: disable clicking (auto advance by timings), persistent navigation buttons, Escape disabled (terminal). When sending: mark as final + attached PDF (the .ppsx is still changing). Test without keyboard or mouse: touch only.
3. The loop that never tires
Looped: 10 slides max, autonomous texts (no “as I said”), return to the beginning fluid (last → first in Fade), total duration 2-3 min. A 15 minute loop in front of a stand will never be seen in its entirety.
🔎 Concrete example — Concrete example — Stand reception terminal
1. 8 independent slides (titles-messages, no oral notes)
2. Timings 8 s + loop + “Viewed on a terminal”
3. Persistent Home Buttons (Mask)
4. Test by touch: 3 cycles without touchingReading: the visitor understands without help, in 2 minutes.
Lesson: .ppsx by email starts in projection: zero friction.
Section vocabulary
- Kiosk mode
- Slideshow → Configure the slideshow → “Viewed on a terminal”: infinite loop, keyboard/click disabled (except links).
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Kiosk Mode” in preparing for the launch.
What it is not: Treat “Kiosk Mode” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- Autoscroll
- Transitions → uncheck “Manually”, check “After: x s” → Apply everywhere: each slide passes alone.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Automatic Scrolling” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Autoscroll” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- .ppsx
- The “slideshow” format: double-click = immediate projection, without showing the editor.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “.ppsx” in preparation for the launch.
What it is not: treat “.ppsx” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
- Continuous loop
- In kiosk mode, the end jumps to the beginning automatically — the screen never “falls” to the desktop.
Simple example: Amel mobilizes “Continuous Loop” in preparing for the launch.
What it is not: treat “Continuous loop” as a detail unrelated to the message.
Reflex: Does this choice make the presentation clearer for the audience?
In practice — The home screen that rotates by itself
- On a presentation of 5 visual slides: Transitions → uncheck “Manually”, check “After: 6 seconds” → Apply everywhere.
- Slideshow → Configure the slideshow → “Viewed on a terminal (full screen)”.
- Save a copy in .ppsx format.
- Double-click the .ppsx: the loop starts, runs, starts again — only Esc stops it. Check that no slide passes too quickly to read.
Ready-to-say script — Stand-alone slideshow & kiosk (25 sec)
“Configure an automatic loop slideshow (kiosk mode) for terminals and trade shows. Concretely, I check this point before projecting: kiosk = automatic timings + “viewed on a terminal” + (ideally).ppsx. »
Short wording, to be adapted to the audience and the context of the meeting.
Copy and paste template — “Standalone slideshow & kiosk” checklist
CHECKLIST — Standalone slideshow & kiosk
1. Kiosk = automatic timings + “Viewed on a kiosk” + (ideally).ppsx.
2. 6-10 seconds per visual slide: time to read without getting bored.
3. Terminal mode neutralizes keyboard and clicks: no one “breaks” the loop in the living room.
4. Machine side: deactivate standby and screen saver, plug into the mains — the silent killer of terminals.
EXPECTED RESULT: A standalone welcome slideshow: it starts with a double click and loops without supervision.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
- Format according to use (terminal/PPSX/link).
- Loop 2-3 min, autonomous texts.
- Test without keyboard.
✗ Common pitfalls
- Send the .pptx “it will open fine”.
- Never seen before 15 minute loop.
- Oral references in a loop.
Key takeaways
- Kiosk = automatic timings + “Viewed on a kiosk” + (ideally).ppsx.
- 6-10 seconds per visual slide: time to read without getting bored.
- Terminal mode neutralizes keyboard and clicks: no one “breaks” the loop in the living room.
- On the machine side: deactivate sleep and screen saver, plug into the mains - the silent killer of terminals.
48 hour challenge — apply tomorrow
Resume the home screen which runs by itself on the Amel launch presentation: On a presentation of 5 visual slides: Transitions → uncheck “Manually”, check “After: 6 seconds” → Apply everywhere.. Time 20 minutes and note what has changed for the audience.
- I can explain and apply: Kiosk = automatic timings + “Viewed on a kiosk” + (ideally).ppsx.
- I can explain and apply: 6-10 seconds per visual slide: time to read without getting bored.
- I can explain and apply: Terminal mode neutralizes keyboard and clicks: no one “breaks” the loop in the living room.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mix automatic scrolling and clickable navigation?
Yes: in terminal mode, the links and action buttons remain active. This is the combo of interactive terminals: waiting loop + clickable menu.
How to add sound to the loop?
Insert audio on the first slide with “Play in background” (playing on all slides, looping). Check room volume and music rights for a public venue.
What is kiosk mode used for?