MS PowerPoint Chapter 8: Speaker Notes and Comments

Instructions

Speaker Notes and Comments are accessible in PowerPoint. Here are some instructions on how to use them with a screen reader.

Section 8.1: Speaker Notes

Add speaker notes in your presentation to tell a story to your audience beyond the slide content. You can use the speaker notes as private reminders of the slide content, too. To add speaker notes,

1. Click on the Notes button at the bottom of the screen.

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2. Type in your notes.

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Section 8.2: Comments

You can add comments on slides if you're, for example, reviewing someone else's work. If you want to comment,

1. Select a piece of the slide you want to comment on.

2. Highlight it and click Comment. The Comment Panel will appear on the right side of your screen. Type in your comment.

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