How to Record a Presentation in PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ever poured your heart and soul into a presentation, only to find you can't deliver it in person? Maybe scheduling conflicts arose, or your target audience is spread across the globe. Fear not, PowerPoint allows you to record a presentation without downloading 3rd party tools and programs. 

Here’s how to record a presentation in PowerPoint:

1. Start Recording

You can start recording your presentation in two ways: by clicking the "Record" button on the top ribbon or by going to the "Record" tab.

2. Choose your recording options 

The recording tab allows you to choose whether to record from the beginning of your presentation or the current slide.

3. Adjust your view

Once you’ve clicked on Record, you’ll be brought to another screen. This functions as a prep room before you start recording. You can choose from different views and outputs, too. Here are your options:

  • Teleprompter view: This view puts your speaker notes at the top of the screen, allowing you to maintain eye contact with the camera.

  • Presenter view: This view is similar to what you would see if you presented in person using PowerPoint in Teams. It shows your slides, speaker notes, and a preview of the upcoming slide.

  • Slide view: This view only shows your slides.

4. Record your presentation

Once you've chosen your view, click "Record" to begin recording your presentation. You can use the on-screen tools to narrate your presentation, use the laser pointer, highlight text, and more.

5. Pause or retake the recording

If you make a mistake, you can pause the recording and then resume recording later. You can also retake the recording of a specific slide or your entire presentation.

6. Stop recording

When you're finished recording your presentation, click "Stop Recording." Press X on the top right of your screen to go back to Editing mode in Powerpoint. 

7. Export your recording

Once you've finished recording, you can export your presentation as a video file. You can choose the location and filename for your video file.

Additional tips when Recording a PowerPoint Presentation:

  • You can blur your background before recording your presentation to hide any distractions.

  • Turn off your camera or microphone if you don't want to be included in the recording.

  • You can write notes for yourself before the presentation. This is helpful when organizing points you want to deliver during the recording. 

  • Using laser pointers and other highlighting tools is a great way to draw attention to your presentation. 

  • You can reposition the speaker or self recording to other areas of the slide. This is helpful when the speaker covers an element or text in the presentation. 

  • Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s alright to make mistakes. PowerPoint makes it easy to make as many retakes as possible for every slide. 

So there you have it! With these simple steps, you've transformed your presentation from a simple screen recording to a dynamic, on-demand experience. Imagine the impact you can make: share your knowledge with potential clients across the globe, allow students to revisit complex topics at their own pace, or simply spread your ideas with the world – the possibilities are endless. 

Watch he full tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEIDMPRBd-Q




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