How To: Present PowerPoint in a Teams Meeting (PowerPoint Live)

Learn how to present slides in a Teams meeting with PowerPoint Live. You see your notes and upcoming slides; everyone else sees only the slides.

Start presenting

1

Save it to OneDrive or Teams

PowerPoint Live works with files saved in OneDrive or Teams.

2

Select Share

In the meeting controls, select Share.

3

Pick your file

Under PowerPoint Live, choose a recent file, or select Browse OneDrive to find it.

4

Present

Use the arrows or your keyboard to move between slides. Your notes show below the slide.

5

Stop

Select Stop presenting when you're done.

Good to know

  • Attendees can move through the slides on their own unless you turn that off. Select the eye icon to lock it.
  • Use the laser pointer, pen, or highlighter tools to point things out.
  • PowerPoint Live uses less bandwidth than sharing your screen, so it works better on slow connections.
  • Videos and some animations may play better if you share your screen instead. See How To: Share Your Screen and Sound in a Teams Meeting.

Get help

Still need help? Submit a request through Microsoft Teams, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.