Setting Up Your Virtual Teleprompter with Canva

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If you're looking to deliver polished, confident presentations using Canva, integrating a virtual teleprompter can be a game-changer. This guide will walk you through setting up a virtual teleprompter with Canva's Presenter View, ensuring your audience sees only your slides while you have your script seamlessly overlaid.

Presenter view in Canva

Canva's Presenter View is designed to enhance your presentation experience by opening two separate windows.

Audience Window: Displays your slides as seen by viewers. Can be fullscreen and then minimised or moved to the background.
Presenter Window: Shows your speaker notes and upcoming slides.

This separation allows you to overlay a virtual teleprompter on the Presenter Window, keeping your script visible to you without displaying it to your audience. It's crucial to avoid using Canva's "Present full screen" mode, as it hides other windows, including your teleprompter.

Setting Up Your Virtual Teleprompter with Canva

1. Prepare Your Presentation in Canva

Design your slides as usual.

2. Launch Presenter View

Click the Present button in the top-right corner.
Select Presenter View from the dropdown menu.
Two windows will open: one for your audience and one for you (the presenter).

3. Set Up the Virtual Teleprompter

Open the virtual teleprompter application.
Paste your script into the teleprompter.
Adjust settings such as scroll speed, font size, and transparency to your liking.
Position the teleprompter window over your Presenter Window. *Important Step* ensure the teleprompter is ontop of the Presenter window (not the audience window).

teleprompter window over your Presenter Window in Canva

4. Share the Audience Window

In your video conferencing tool (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), choose to share the Audience Window. The Ensure's only the presentation is visible to your audience, keeping your teleprompter private. *Important Step* If you are sharing the content in a meeting, ensure you share the audience window only (not the entire screen or the presenter window).

share the Audience Window in Canva — share the **Audience Window in Canva**

💡 Tips for a Smooth Presentation

Dual Monitors: Using two screens can help manage windows more efficiently.
Practice: Familiarize yourself with the teleprompter controls before going live.
Customization: Tailor the teleprompter settings to match your reading pace and comfort.

🎯 Final Thoughts

By combining Canva's Presenter View with a virtual teleprompter, you can deliver engaging and professional presentations with ease. This setup ensures you maintain eye contact and stay on script, enhancing your connection with the audience.

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