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Fix Teams Webinar Presenter Mode Not Available in PowerPoint Live
Question details
The user is unable to use Presenter Mode options, such as Side-by-side and Standout, while sharing a presentation during a Microsoft Teams webinar using the PowerPoint Live feature.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a presentation during a Microsoft Teams webinar utilizing the PowerPoint Live sharing mode.
- Observed behavior
- Presenter Mode options like Side-by-side and Standout are completely disabled or unavailable, preventing the presenter from combining their camera feed with the slides.
Before beginning, ensure that your Microsoft Teams application is open and that you have saved any ongoing changes to your presentation file.
Share the PowerPoint Window Directly
Bypass the PowerPoint Live limitation by directly sharing the PowerPoint application window, which natively supports all Teams Presenter Mode options.
Currently, Presenter Mode features such as Side-by-side and Standout are unavailable by design when using PowerPoint Live. The most effective workaround is to share the actual application window rather than using the Live integration.
Launch Microsoft PowerPoint on your desktop and open the presentation file you intend to share during the webinar.
In your active Microsoft Teams webinar, click the 'Share' button located in the top meeting controls toolbar.
Instead of selecting 'PowerPoint Live', click on the 'Window' option under the screen sharing menu.
Click on the active Microsoft PowerPoint application window to begin sharing it with your webinar attendees.
Move your mouse to the top of the shared screen to reveal the Teams presenter toolbar, and select your preferred Presenter Mode (Side-by-side, Standout, or Reporter).
Update and Clear the Microsoft Teams Cache
If you are experiencing missing Presenter Mode options even when sharing your screen or window, updating Teams and clearing its cache can resolve underlying software bugs.
Use WPS Presentation for Seamless Webinar Screen Sharing
If you frequently encounter limitations, bugs, or high system resource usage with Microsoft PowerPoint during online webinars, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and completely free alternative for creating and presenting professional slide decks.
- 1. Open your presentation in WPS Office: Launch WPS Presentation and open your existing .pptx or .ppt slide deck.
- 2. Start your Teams Webinar: Join your Microsoft Teams meeting as a presenter.
- 3. Share the WPS window: Click 'Share' in Teams, select 'Window', and choose your WPS Presentation window to flawlessly share your slides while retaining all standard Teams Presenter Modes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Presenter Mode grayed out when I select PowerPoint Live?
Microsoft Teams currently does not support advanced Presenter Mode options (like Side-by-side or Standout) when using the PowerPoint Live feature by design. To use these modes, you must bypass PowerPoint Live and share the PowerPoint application window directly.
Will clearing my Microsoft Teams cache delete my chats or scheduled webinars?
No. Clearing the Teams cache only removes temporary local background files that help the application run. Your chats, files, and webinar schedules are safely stored on Microsoft's cloud servers and will automatically sync the next time you log in.
How can I suggest adding Presenter Mode to PowerPoint Live?
You can provide feature requests directly to Microsoft by clicking 'Help' in the bottom-left corner of the Teams app and selecting 'Submit Feedback'. You can also post your suggestions on the official Microsoft Feedback Portal website.
