Printing slides with notes can be incredibly useful for both presenters and audience members, providing a handy reference without cluttering the slides themselves. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to print slides with notes in PowerPoint.
Step 1: Open Your PowerPoint Presentation
Begin by opening the PowerPoint presentation you wish to print with notes.
- Command: Double-click the PowerPoint app icon, then go to
File > Open
and select your presentation file.
Step 2: Navigate to the Print Settings
Access the print settings to configure how you want your slides and notes to be printed.
- Command: Click on the
File
tab in the Ribbon and selectPrint
from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select the Printer
Ensure the correct printer is selected for the job.
- Command: Under the
Printer
dropdown, choose the printer you intend to use.
Step 4: Access the Layout Options
Adjust the layout to print slides with notes.
- Command: In the
Settings
section, click on the first dropdown that usually showsFull Page Slides
. From the dropdown menu, selectNotes Pages
.
Step 5: Set Print Range
Decide whether you want to print all slides, a selection of slides, or specific slides.
- Command: In the
Settings
section, click thePrint All Slides
dropdown to choose betweenPrint All Slides
,Print Selection
, orPrint Current Slide
.
Step 6: Configure Other Print Settings
Customize additional aspects such as collation, color, and the number of copies.
- Command: Adjust the settings for
Copies
,Collated
,Color
, and orientation (Portrait
orLandscape
) to match your preferences.
Step 7: Preview Your Notes Pages
Verify that the notes are properly formatted and will print as intended.
- Command: Use the preview pane on the right side of the
Print
window to view how your notes pages will look once printed.
Step 8: Print the Slides with Notes
Complete the process by sending the document to print.
- Command: Click the
Print
button at the top of the print options window to start printing your slides with notes.
Step 9: Save Print Settings (Optional)
If you frequently print slides with notes, you may wish to save these settings for future use.
- Command: Depending on your system, you can save settings as a preset by selecting
Save As
in theFile
tab and choosing the appropriate preset options.
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