Single-monitor PowerPoint setup
Use PowerPoint presenter view on one screen on Mac.
NotesPresenter keeps your speaker notes, current slide, and timing visible beside PowerPoint so you can present from one Mac screen.
- See speaker notes beside the PowerPoint deck
- Track the current slide and pace on the same screen
- Present from one Mac without a second monitor
Why this exists
Built for presentations where one screen has to do all the work.
Keep notes private
Share the PowerPoint window with the audience and keep NotesPresenter on your screen.
See the current slide
Read the current note, track the slide rail, and keep context without switching windows.
Watch your pacing
See elapsed time, total time left, and whether you are ahead or behind while the deck runs.
Quick answers
Can I use PowerPoint presenter view on one screen?
Yes. NotesPresenter gives Mac presenters a one-screen setup with speaker notes, current slide context, and timing beside PowerPoint.
How do I keep speaker notes private?
Share the PowerPoint window instead of the whole desktop. NotesPresenter stays visible on your Mac while the audience sees the deck.
Does NotesPresenter upload my PowerPoint file?
No. NotesPresenter reads your PowerPoint file locally and does not require an account or cloud upload.
Setup steps
Set it up in three steps.
Step 1
Open the deck
Open your PowerPoint deck in NotesPresenter and let the app read the slide notes.
Step 2
Start the presentation
Run the slide show in PowerPoint while NotesPresenter stays visible beside it.
Step 3
Share only PowerPoint
Share the PowerPoint window in Zoom, Teams, or Meet so attendees do not see your notes.
FAQ
Common questions about one-screen presenter view on Mac.
Does this replace PowerPoint Presenter View?
No. NotesPresenter works alongside PowerPoint. It is built for cases where you only have one Mac screen and still need notes, slide context, and timing.
Do I need a second monitor?
No. The point of this setup is to keep PowerPoint and your private notes visible on one Mac screen.
Can I use this with Zoom or Teams?
Yes. Share the PowerPoint window in the meeting app and keep NotesPresenter visible on your screen.
Does my presentation leave my Mac?
No. NotesPresenter reads your PowerPoint file locally and does not upload presentation data to a cloud service.
Present with PowerPoint notes on one Mac screen.
NotesPresenter is built for single-screen PowerPoint presenting on Mac, with notes, slide context, and timing beside the deck.