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Different Ways to View Slides in PowerPoint
Use different views to design, organize, outline, and present your slideshow
By Wendy Russell Wendy Russell Writer Brock University Former Lifewire writer Wendy Russell is an experienced teacher specializing in live communications, graphics design, and PowerPoint software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 23, 2019 Tweet Share Email Hero Images / Getty Images Tweet Share Email MS Office Powerpoint Word Excel Outlook Many people spend all their time in the Normal view when working on their PowerPoint presentations. However, there are other views that are useful as you put together and present your slideshow. In addition to Normal view (also known as Slide view), you'll find Outline view, Slide Sorter view, and Notes Page view. Information in this article applies to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013; PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, and PowerPoint for Mac. Design Slides in Normal View
Normal view, or Slide view as it is often called, is the view you see when you start PowerPoint. It is the view where you'll spend most of your time in PowerPoint. Working on a large version of a slide is helpful when you're designing your presentation. Normal view displays thumbnails of each slide, the slide where you enter your text and images, and an area to keep presenter notes. To return to Normal view at any time, select View > Normal. The four slide views are located on the View tab. Toggle between them to compare views. Organize a Presentation in Outline View
In the Outline view, your presentation is displayed in outline form. The outline contains the titles and main text from each slide. The graphics are not shown, although there may be a small notation that they exist. You can work and print in either formatted text or plain text. Outline view makes it easy to rearrange your points and move slides to different positions. Outline view is useful for editing purposes. And, it can be exported as a Word document to use as a summary handout. To view an outline of your presentation instead of thumbnails, select View > Outline View. Rearrange a Presentation in Slide Sorter View
Slide Sorter view shows a miniature version of all the slides in the presentation in horizontal rows. These miniature versions of the slides are called thumbnails. Use Slide Sorter view to delete or rearrange your slides by dragging them to new positions. Add effects, such as transitions and sounds, to several slides at the same time in Slide Sorter view. And, add sections to organize your slides. If you are collaborating with colleagues on a presentation, assign each collaborator a section. To locate the Slide Sorter view, select View > Slide Sorter. Keep Presentation Prompts in Notes Page View
When you create a presentation, add speaker notes that you refer to later while delivering the slideshow to your audience. Those notes are visible to you on your monitor, but they aren't visible to the audience. Notes Page view shows a small version of a slide with an area below for speaker notes. Each slide is displayed on its own notes page. Print these pages to use as a reference while making a presentation or to hand out to audience members. The notes do not show on the screen during the presentation. To locate the Notes Page view, select View > Notes Page. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Select Multiple Slides in PowerPoint How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint Outline View in PowerPoint or OpenOffice How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint Slide Layouts in PowerPoint How to Use the Slide Sorter View in PowerPoint How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Print PowerPoint Slides With Notes How to Print Multiple Slides on One Page in PowerPoint How to Hide and Unhide a Slide in PowerPoint Understanding Microsoft PowerPoint and How to Use It How to Link Slides in Google Slides How to Use PowerPoint Slide Master Layouts How to Insert a Copyright Symbol or Emoji on a PowerPoint Slide Common PowerPoint Terminology Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies