Zoom workflow
See PowerPoint speaker notes in Zoom on one screen.
Share the PowerPoint window in Zoom and keep NotesPresenter open on the same Mac screen for private notes, slide context, and timing.
- Share the PowerPoint window instead of your entire desktop
- Keep notes and slide context visible on your Mac
- Follow pace signals while you present in Zoom
How it works
Keep Zoom sharing simple and keep your notes private.
Share the deck only
Select the PowerPoint window in Zoom instead of the whole desktop to avoid exposing notes.
Read notes beside the deck
NotesPresenter stays beside PowerPoint so your script stays visible while you talk.
Stay on pace
Monitor slide progress and timing without switching to another app or display.
Quick answers
How do I show PowerPoint notes in Zoom without showing them?
Share only the PowerPoint window in Zoom and keep NotesPresenter open locally for private notes, slide context, and timing.
Do I need a second monitor for Zoom presenting?
No. NotesPresenter is designed for Zoom presentations where one Mac screen has to show the deck and private notes.
What does NotesPresenter show during a Zoom call?
It shows speaker notes, the current slide, slide thumbnails, and pace information while PowerPoint stays shared.
Setup steps
Set up the Zoom workflow in three steps.
Step 1
Open PowerPoint and NotesPresenter
Load the deck in NotesPresenter and start the slide show in PowerPoint.
Step 2
Choose the PowerPoint window in Zoom
In Zoom screen sharing, select the PowerPoint presentation window so attendees see the deck only.
Step 3
Keep NotesPresenter beside the deck
Read speaker notes, track the current slide, and watch timing while PowerPoint stays shared.
FAQ
Common questions about PowerPoint speaker notes in Zoom.
Will Zoom attendees see my notes?
No, not if you share the PowerPoint window instead of your whole desktop. NotesPresenter stays visible only on your Mac screen.
Do I need two monitors for Zoom presenting?
No. NotesPresenter is built for Zoom presentations where you only have one Mac screen available.
Can I still track the current slide?
Yes. NotesPresenter follows the active slide and keeps the current note and thumbnail rail visible during the presentation.
Can I use the same setup in Teams or Google Meet?
Yes. The same approach works in other meeting apps when you share the PowerPoint window and keep NotesPresenter visible locally.
Keep PowerPoint notes visible during Zoom calls.
NotesPresenter is built for Mac users who need PowerPoint notes, slide context, and timing on one screen while presenting in Zoom.