Keynote is a powerful presenting and collaboration app that is available on all Mac and iPad devices in Barrington 220. I have used Keynote exclusively since its release 18 years ago as my primary presentation app, but I also use it for video production, organizing ideas, storing and organizing information (in iCloud), collaborating (sharing with another Apple ID), and other creative pursuits.
I prefer Keynote over other presentation apps due to its ease of use, its near-perfect transitions and other effects (especially Magic Move!), its ability to handle video better than other presentation apps, and its professional handling of typography. Keynote’s ability to export to pro-level video formats also makes it an ideal video production tool for animations, titles, and other sequences.
More than once, I have watched presenters struggle while using Keynote in Zoom or other video conference apps. When going full-screen while on a Zoom, various issues ensue, such as slides not advancing properly. Luckily, Apple released an update for videoconferencing back in July. The “trick” is to NOT press the Play button, but to pull down the Play menu and select Play Slideshow in Window.
If you know you will be presenting, you can Play Slideshow in Window before you begin your presentation and have it ready to go. When it’s time to present in your video conference in Zoom, click the Share Screen button, and select the Keynote presentation window. Since Keynote is presenting in a window (and not in full-screen), you will also be able to use and share other open apps while you present.
Since I use this feature frequently now, I added it to my toolbar. Use the View menu to select Customize Toolbar... and drag the Play in Window control to your toolbar.
Apple has a Support document that includes a few more features here.
Finally, here are several screen captures to illustrate these tips.
Matt, this is so helpful!!! Thanks!
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