Laser Pointer in PowerPoint | Maximizing Your Presentation Impact | Simple Slides

[Music] foreign can be stressful at the best of times add to that the stresses of being hunched over your laptop speaking into your screen losing your audience and suddenly even the best PowerPoint slideshow can seem confusing and disengaging that is why tools like laser pointers come in handy a laser pointer offers many benefits that turn a forgettable presentation into a memorable one in this video I will discuss the main benefits of using a laser pointer for your presentation and how to use the mouse pointer feature within PowerPoint are laser pointer is good for presentations laser pointers add a lot of value to a slideshow a PowerPoint presentation can have many moving parts and plenty of information on each PowerPoint slide using pointer movements a laser pointer allows you to highlight which aspects of the current slide you want your audience to focus on what is a mouse pointer in a slideshow the laser pointer feature within PowerPoint allows your mouse to become a built-in laser pointer you can turn your mouse into a laser to highlight critical points within your presentation how do you use a mouse to become a laser pointer in Microsoft PowerPoint first select the from beginning or current slide button on the slideshow tab then hold the Ctrl key and click and drag the left Mouse button to use it as a pointer a mouse pointer is an excellent alternative for your slideshow if you do not own a laser pointer how do you use a laser pointer in Microsoft PowerPoint on iPad to highlight a particular aspect of your slideshow on iPad tap and hold your finger to activate the laser pointer a red circle will pop up which is the laser pointer icon you may need to retry if you do not see the red laser pointer color 6 reasons why you should be using a laser pointer it gives you more control one of the main benefits of using a mouse or laser pointer for your PowerPoint presentation is the control it provides you with if you use the mouse pointer option you control aspects of your slide show your audience focuses on when the mouse pointer appears views get drawn to it and follow it around the slideshow tab you have even more control if you use a laser pointer with a clicker you can move freely without hunching over your laptop as you present it benefits the viewer not only does a pointer benefit you but it also benefits your audience when the mouse pointer appears and the laser pointer movements begin your audience has an easy to follow guide allowing them to digest the information as you intended without a laser pointer feature showing off specific aspects of a slideshow tab with just your left Mouse button can be challenging the sharp laser pointer color makes it clear to your audience which part of the slideshow they should focus on such as a particular image or dialog box it allows you to move around while speaking as I have briefly touched on a laser pointer gives you the power to move around while conducting your slideshow this benefit may not seem like a big deal initially but having the freedom to walk around and command attention while delivering your slideshow can be highly beneficial it helps build confidence using a laser pointer for your slideshow also helps you become more confident in your presentation knowing you can use a laser pointer to ensure your audience sees particular images or a particular dialog box in the order you planned instantly gives you more confidence that your presentation will succeed this additional confidence will flow into your presenting style making the presentation even better it shows professionalism using a laser pointer highlights your professionalism think back to any time you have seen a presentation that has used a laser pointer or a mouse cursor as a laser were they high quality professional presentations I would anticipate that 99 of the answers to that question were yes a laser pointer is an excellent option to ensure you seem professional when delivering your presentation it helps your presentation stand out finally a laser pointer helps your presentation stand out from the crowd if your presentation is one of many on that particular subject a great way to ensure that your presentation stands out is to use a laser pointer want to highlight specific information you have included on a current slide a laser pointer will help your audience remember specific facts and figures that you highlight within your presentation this tool could give you the edge against your competitors and ensure you're a friend of mine when your audience reviews each presentation they have seen now you know how to use a laser or Mouse pointer with your presentation and you are probably eager to try it in your next presentation and that's a wrap for today's video thanks for watching if you want to see more videos like this don't forget to hit the Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload see you soon [Music]