Keynote

How to automatically play a presentation and time slides in Keynote

Auto-play presentation and time slides in Apple Keynote app

If you’re creating a presentation in Keynote that you want to play automatically without any interaction, this is easier to do than you might think. You can set up the slideshow to start playing when you click and then go through each slide automatically. And with this, you may want to display those slides for specific amounts of time.

To help you create the perfect slideshow, this tutorial shows you how to set up a self-playing presentation and time your slides in Keynote.

How to add background music or a soundtrack in your Keynote presentations

Keynote Soundtrack Mac

If you’re using Keynote to create a presentation, there are all sorts of reasons you may want to include background music.

You might be introducing a new product and want something upbeat and dynamic. You may be making a slideshow for an event and want a meaningful song. Or, you might be creating a presentation for a charity and want to make a bold statement.

Whatever the case may be, it’s easy to add background music or a soundtrack in Keynote, and here’s how.

How to export a presentation in Keynote or PowerPoint as a video on Mac

Export Presentation as Video on Mac

People create presentations in PowerPoint and Keynote for all sorts of reasons. You may have a slideshow to display your company’s products, business profile, class plan, or personal photos.

Once your presentation is complete, you might want to share it or have it displayed on a monitor without interacting with it. This is when turning your slideshow into a video or movie comes in handy.

For those situations, here’s how to export a presentation in Keynote or PowerPoint as a video on Mac.

How to animate objects on a slide in Keynote on Mac

Animate objects in Keynote on Mac

If you have a Keynote presentation that could benefit from some movement, you can easily animate objects. You might be creating a presentation for your class and want it to be entertaining. Or, maybe you want one for business that shows directional movement. With animations, your presentation can be more fun or more useful.

Here’s how to animate objects on a slide in Keynote on Mac.

How to work with images in Keynote presentations on Mac

Working with Keynote Images on Mac

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So, when you’re making a presentation in Keynote on your Mac, using images can improve that creation. Whether you have useful photos or attractive art, your presentation can benefit from images.

If you haven’t worked with images in Keynote, don’t be intimated; it’s simpler than you think. This tutorial shows you how to easily work with images in Keynote presentations on Mac.