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Can PowerPoint Presenter Coach Be Used with Presenter View?
Question details
The user wants to know if PowerPoint Presenter Coach can be used simultaneously with Presenter View to see speaker notes while practicing.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Practicing presentations using Presenter Coach while needing access to speaker notes.
- Observed behavior
- Presenter Coach rehearsal does not currently display speaker notes in Presenter View, making it difficult to read notes during practice.
Ensure you have PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 or are using PowerPoint for the web, as the Rehearse with Coach feature is not available in standard desktop editions of Office.
Use a Dual-Monitor Setup to View Speaker Notes
Since Presenter Coach does not support Presenter View natively, you can use a dual-monitor setup to read your notes in Normal View while rehearsing.
Currently, Rehearse with Coach in PowerPoint does not trigger Presenter View. To overcome this limitation without printing physical notes, you can distribute your workspace across two screens.
Connect a secondary monitor to your computer and ensure your display settings are set to 'Extend desktop' rather than duplicating your screen.
Launch PowerPoint and keep your presentation in Normal View so your slide and speaker notes are visible at the bottom of the screen.
Drag the PowerPoint application window containing the Normal View to your secondary screen.
On your primary monitor, open another instance or navigate to the 'Slide Show' tab and select 'Rehearse with Coach'. You can now read your notes from the second monitor while the Coach listens to your practice on the main screen.
Try WPS Presentation for a Seamless Rehearsal Experience
While PowerPoint has specific limitations with Presenter View during coaching sessions, WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative for creating, editing, and rehearsing your slides. Enjoy familiar interfaces and robust presenter tools without an expensive subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find Rehearse with Coach in my PowerPoint?
The Speaker Coach feature is exclusively available in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 and PowerPoint for the web. If you are using a standalone desktop version like Office 2016, 2019, or 2021, the feature will not be visible on the Slide Show tab.
Can I use Speaker Coach in PowerPoint for the web with speaker notes?
No, PowerPoint for the web also does not support opening Presenter View alongside Speaker Coach. You will need to either print your notes, view them on a secondary device like a tablet, or use a multi-window setup if your screen is large enough.
Does WPS Presentation include a Presenter View?
Yes, WPS Presentation includes a full-featured Presenter View that allows you to see your current slide, the next slide, a presentation timer, and your speaker notes, all while projecting only the presentation slides to your audience.
